{"product_id":"fothergills-dwarf-bean-rondo-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Dwarf Bean Rondo Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Phaseolus vulgaris 'Rondo', an elite, flavor-optimized dwarf French bean selection within the legume family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, developing with strong genetic stamina to deliver a high-yielding, continuous summer-into-autumn harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlavor-Optimized 'Kenyan' Pods:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears an abundance of perfectly straight, dark green, and pencil-thin pods. These premium \"filet\" beans remain slender, fleshy, and entirely stringless, offering a premium snap and a world-class culinary taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Multi-Disease Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Bred with exceptional modern genetics to feature strong natural protection against Bean Common Mosaic Virus (BCMV), Halo Blight, and Anthracnose. This heavy-duty defense system keeps the foliage healthy, green, and highly productive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact Space-Saving Bush Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally forms a neat, sturdy, and robust mound framework. Because it requires absolutely no complex climbing structures, netting, or tall bean poles, it is an ideal choice for smaller garden plots, allotment foregrounds, raised beds, or large patio tubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c\/b\u003e A highly rewarding, health-boosting crop for home growers, serving as an excellent natural source of dietary fiber, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimal Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives at its absolute best when positioned in \u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e in a warm, sheltered spot with fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. \u003ci\u003e(Please note: While some basic data charts accidentally list \"full shade,\" French beans are sun-loving plants that fundamentally require bright, direct sunlight and warmth to flower and set pods successfully).\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds early indoors from April to May for the surest, most foolproof results. Sow individual seeds 2.5cm deep into small pots of moist compost and place them on a warm, bright windowsill (a temperature of 15–20°C is ideal for fast germination). Alternatively, sow directly outdoors from May to July once the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has safely passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out \u0026amp; Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Gradually accustom indoor-raised plants to outdoor conditions over 7–10 days before planting out into their final positions when the spring frosts are completely over. Space individual plants 30cm apart, leaving 45cm between rows. Growing them in close blocks allows the dense bushes to lean on and support one another against summer breezes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Pod Setting:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Beans require plenty of water once they begin flowering. In exceptionally hot, dry summer weather, gently misting the open blossoms with tepid water in the evening will dramatically assist pollination and help the pods set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Use kitchen scissors or snips to harvest the pods frequently once they reach their ideal length. Regular picking is vital, as it prevents the plant from shutting down to set seed, forcing it to continuously produce fresh flowers and an ongoing supply of premium green beans from June right through to October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57563346764159,"sku":"FTG-47579","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/47579_DWARF_20FRENCH_20BEAN_20Rondo.jpg?v=1779201934","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-dwarf-bean-rondo-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}