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.