Bean Shell Brown Dutch Seeds

A traditional shelling bean with rich earthy flavour and beautifully patterned brown seeds that bring dependable harvests to borders beds and kitchen gardens.

 

Bean Shell Brown Dutch is a time honoured variety valued for its strong growth and reliable yields. Plants produce long pods filled with firm well flavoured beans that are ideal for drying storing and using in hearty soups stews and slow cooked dishes while adding a rustic charm to productive garden spaces.

 

Its vigorous habit and attractive pods make it well suited to vegetable plots raised beds and allotments where both yield and character are appreciated.

 

The flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects supporting healthy pod set and steady production throughout the season.

 

This bean thrives in full sun and fertile free draining soil performing reliably in borders rows and larger containers. Its upright bushy habit ensures it fits comfortably into most garden layouts while still producing generous crops of richly coloured beans with a consistently full flavour.

 

The dependable performance and excellent storage quality make it an ideal choice for kitchen gardens seasonal food growing and self sufficient planting schemes where flavour and practicality work together

 

Easy to grow and rewarding this variety provides a long season of pods from midsummer onwards. Its robust growth and flavour rich beans make it a favourite for gardeners who enjoy traditional varieties and reliable harvests.

 

Seed Qty Approx 8 grams

 

Sow April to June outdoors after frost

Germination 7 to 14 days at 15 to 25 C

Soil and Position Fertile free draining soil in full sun

Height and Spread 45 to 60 cm tall 30 to 45 cm spread

Harvesting July to September

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds directly into warm soil spacing them evenly in rows. Cover lightly with soil and water gently. Keep the soil moist until seedlings establish. Thin if necessary to allow strong growth. Provide shelter from cold winds during early development

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and mulch to retain moisture. Feed lightly to support pod production. Remove weeds to reduce competition and harvest pods when fully mature for the best quality beans. Allow pods to dry naturally on the plant for long term storage

Uses and Benefits

 

Rich earthy beans ideal for drying and storing

Reliable plants suited to borders beds and allotments

Attractive to bees and beneficial insects

Perfect for soups stews and slow cooked dishes

Adds traditional character to productive gardens

 

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