Dwarf French Bean Cupidon (Phaseolus vulgaris) organic seeds

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Dwarf French Bean 'Cupidon' (Phaseolus vulgaris) organic seeds

French filet dwarf bean with 16-20 cm long, stringless pods that remain tender for an exceptionally long time and allow a flexible harvest window.
Open-pollinated seeds - seed packet with approx. 30 seeds.
Very high-yielding organic variety with resistance to bean mosaic virus and anthracnose - ideal for sunny garden beds or raised beds.

14,21 l

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From	Unit price / Packet
10	12,79 l*
100	10,65 l*

SKU: PHA03-BIO

GTIN: 4251420517029

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French filet dwarf bean with long, stringless pods and high yields - ideal for the organic garden

The dwarf French bean 'Cupidon' is a French breeding in the tradition of "haricots verts" - those fine filet beans that in France are classically harvested young, briefly blanched and served with a little butter. The species Phaseolus vulgaris originally comes from Central and South America, where beans were already cultivated more than 7,000 years ago. They reached Europe in the 16th century and were subsequently selectively bred. 'Cupidon' follows this line of modern, open-pollinated organic varieties and was specifically selected for yield, quality and resilience.

As a compact dwarf bean it grows upright and does not require support. The plants carry their round pods, medium to dark green in colour, partly above the foliage, which makes harvesting easier and allows the pods to dry more quickly after rain. The pods, around 16-20 cm long and 8-9 mm thick, are completely stringless and remain exceptionally tender for a long time. This allows for a flexible harvest window: picked early, 'Cupidon' is a true filet bean, harvested slightly later it is still perfectly suited as a classic green bean.

The variety is considered very vigorous and high yielding. It is resistant to bean common mosaic virus (BCMV type 1) as well as anthracnose - an important advantage in organic cultivation. As a light feeder it usually thrives in humus-rich garden soils without additional fertiliser. Like all garden beans, however, the pods should always be cooked thoroughly, as raw beans contain substances that may be harmful to health.

Plant description

Species:	Fabaceae
Flower colour:	White
Lifecycle:	Annual
Eventual height:	20-60 cm
Flowering months:	June July August September

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	2 cm
Planting distance:	15 cm
Bad companion plants:	Peas
Good companion plants:	Lettuce Savory Knoblauch Beetroot
Row spacing:	40 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	10-18°C
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
When to sow outdoors:	May June July

Sowing & Care of the Dwarf French Bean 'Cupidon'

Sow directly outdoors from early or mid-May until around mid-July, once the soil has warmed to at least 10-12 °C and no late frosts are expected, as beans are sensitive to frost. Place the seeds 2-3 cm deep in loose, well-warmed soil. Spacing should be 40-45 cm between rows and about 10-15 cm within the row; alternatively, sow 3-5 beans per station. After emergence, it is advisable to earth up the plants slightly once they reach around 10 cm in height to improve stability.

During flowering and pod formation, an even water supply is particularly important, although waterlogging should be avoided. A sunny, warm position promotes growth and yield. Depending on the sowing date, harvesting begins from July and, with regular picking, can continue into autumn.

Other names

Botanical name:	Phaseolus vulgaris
German names:	Buschbohne, Gartenbohne, Fisole, Strankerl
French names:	Haricot, Haricot Commune
English names:	Common Bean, Garden Bean, Green Bean, Bush Bean
Spanish names:	Judías, Alubias, Habichuelas, Fabas, Fesol, Fríjol, Fréjol, Porotos

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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