Bean – Goldfield

The Goldfield flat bean variety produces flat pods 2.5 cm wide and 20 cm long with a light yellow color. Climbing plants are vigorous and resistant to diseases such as bean mosaic and need support (trellis, fence, stakes) to grow.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 2.5 cm

optimal temperatures of germination: 18 to 29ºC

time for germination: 5 to 12 days

When to sow:

direct sowing after any risk of frost when the soil is warm (18ºC and above)

Sowing technique: in line

draw a line in the soil (in a pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds in it

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 15 cm

between rows: 60 cm

Height of the plants: 200 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun

Days to harvest (from sowing): 55 to 65 days

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±30

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            15 g

Difficulty         

Easy

Sowing          

Direct

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Summer