Bean Shell Bush Dalmatin Seeds

A distinctive shelling bean with creamy white seeds marked by deep purple speckles bringing both visual appeal and rich flavour to borders beds and kitchen gardens.

 

Bean Shell Dalmatin is a traditional European variety valued for its strong growth and beautifully patterned beans. Plants produce long pods filled with firm well flavoured seeds that are ideal for drying storing and using in hearty soups stews casseroles and slow cooked dishes while adding a touch of old world 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 beautifully marked 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 striking speckled beans make it a favourite for gardeners who enjoy traditional varieties and flavour rich harvests

 

Seed Qty Approx 10 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

Creamy white beans with striking purple speckles

Reliable plants suited to borders beds and allotments

Attractive to bees and beneficial insects

Perfect for soups stews casseroles and slow cooked dishes

Adds traditional character to productive gardens

 

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