Bush & Dwarf Varieties

Dwarf Bean 'Merveille de Piemonte' – Seeds

(Phaseolus vulgaris) – Classic French Bush Bean

The 'Merveille de Piemonte' dwarf bean is a traditional French variety valued for its tender, stringless pods with a delicate flavor. Compact and easy to grow, this bush-type bean does not require staking and produces generously over a long harvest period. Perfect for home gardens, allotments, or pots.

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf bush bean (annual legume)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Pods: Straight, green, stringless, 12–15 cm long

• Harvest: 55–65 days from sowing

• Special: High-yielding, tender and flavorful

Ideal For

• Fresh harvesting and steaming

• Freezing or preserving

• Compact gardens and raised beds

• Classic French kitchen gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: May–July, when soil is warm (min. 15°C)

• Spacing: 40 cm between rows, 5–7 cm between seeds

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moderately moist

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Regular, especially during flowering and pod formation

Care Tips

• Avoid sowing in cold, wet soil – beans thrive in warmth.

• Succession sow every 2 weeks for extended harvest.

• Mulching helps conserve soil moisture.

Chilli Pepper "Yellow Habanero" Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Bring fiery heat and vibrant color to your garden with the Yellow Habanero Chilli Pepper. This variety produces lantern-shaped fruits that ripen to a brilliant golden yellow, offering an intense heat paired with fruity, citrus-like undertones. A favorite among spice lovers, it’s perfect for hot sauces, salsas, and adventurous cooking.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.

• Use light, well-drained soil and keep warm (20–25°C).

• Transplant outdoors once soil is warm and frost-free.

• Plant in full sun, spacing 40–50 cm apart.

• Harvest when fruits turn golden yellow.

Key Features

• Bright golden-yellow habanero peppers

• Intense heat with fruity, citrus notes

• Compact, bushy plants with high yields

• Perfect for hot sauces, marinades, and drying

• Great choice for spice enthusiasts

Ideal For

• Gardeners who love extra-hot peppers

• Homemade hot sauces and salsas

• Adding heat to marinades and stir-fries

• Growing in pots, greenhouses, or sunny beds

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors in early spring

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants

• Prefers warmth, sun, and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For maximum heat, let peppers fully ripen on the plant before harvesting.

Dwarf Bean 'Anellino Di Trento' – Seeds

(Phaseolus vulgaris) – Traditional Italian Variety

The 'Anellino Di Trento' dwarf bean is an Italian heirloom variety cherished for its curved, stringless pods with a tender texture and rich, nutty flavor. Compact and high-yielding, this bush bean is perfect for smaller gardens and does not require staking. Excellent both as a fresh green bean or as a dried bean for soups and stews.

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf bush bean (annual legume)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Pods: Curved, green, stringless, 12–14 cm long

• Harvest: 60–70 days from sowing

• Special: Dual-purpose – eat fresh or dried

Ideal For

• Fresh picking for cooking or steaming

• Drying for winter storage

• Containers, small gardens, or allotments

• Traditional Italian cuisine

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: Late May–July, once soil is warm

• Spacing: 40 cm between rows, 5–7 cm between seeds

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, moderately moist soil

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Regular, especially during flowering and pod set

Care Tips

• Do not sow in cold, wet soil – beans need warmth.

• Successive sowings extend the harvest season.

• No staking required, but mulch helps conserve moisture.

Chilli Pepper ‘Bishop’s Crown’ Seeds (Capsicum baccatum)

Add unique flavor and moderate heat to your garden with Chilli Pepper ‘Bishop’s Crown’ (Capsicum baccatum). This striking variety produces wing-shaped, bright red fruits with a mild to medium heat, perfect for fresh use, pickling, or culinary dishes. Compact, high-yielding, and easy to grow, it’s ideal for home gardens, patios, and greenhouses.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.

• Use well-drained, fertile soil in a warm, sunny location.

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep and keep soil consistently moist.

• Maintain a temperature of 22–25°C for optimal germination (10–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after all risk of frost has passed, spacing 30–40 cm apart.

• Water regularly and provide support if necessary.

• Harvest fruits when fully colored and firm.

Key Features

• Wing-shaped, bright red fruits with mild to medium heat

• Compact, high-yield variety

• Ideal for fresh eating, pickling, and culinary use

• Easy to grow in gardens, patios, and greenhouses

• Attractive, unusual fruit shape adds visual interest

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, patios, and container planting

• Culinary use, pickling, and fresh consumption

• Homegrown spicy dishes and unique garden displays

• Attracting pollinators and adding color to garden beds

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart outdoors

• Prefers full sun, warm conditions, and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Pinch young growing tips to encourage bushier plants and higher fruit yield.