French Bush Bean Dubbele Witte is an organically grown, deliciously flavoured and tender French bean with a rich history. This old and highly valued variety is known for its reliable yield and abundant production of medium-length, almost stringless, coarse pods. The pods of Dubbele Witte have an exceptionally fine flavour and are wonderfully tender with a pleasant, crisp bite. For the best taste, harvest the beans when they are young. The plant can be picked continuously over a long period, allowing you to enjoy fresh beans again and again. Dubbele Witte is a compact bush bean that does not require climbing support and reaches a height of approximately 40 - 50 cm. The plant grows best in a sheltered location and is sensitive to strong winds and night frost. This variety is less suitable for late cultivation.
In the kitchen, Bush Bean Dubbele Witte is highly versatile. The tender beans are delicious as a classic vegetable, but are also excellent for use in soups, sauces, pasta sauces, stir-fries, stews, and traditional mashed potato dishes. Traditional recipes such as sambal goreng beans also gain a wonderful flavour from the full, characteristic taste of this bean. With its excellent flavour, tender texture, and easy cultivation, Bush Bean Dubbele Witte is a valuable choice for every vegetable gardener. Non hardy annual. Height: 40 - 50 cm.
Indoor sowing: from April
Outdoor sowing: from half May
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Germination temp.: 18 - 22 °C
Sowing depth: 3 - 4 cm
Planting distance: 20 - 30 cm
Distance between the rows: 40 cm
Plant position: sunny
Days till harvest: 55 - 65 days
For an early harvest, French Bean can be pre-sown indoors from April. Sow the seeds in individual pots at a depth of 3 - 4 cm and cover them well with moist seed compost. French beans are dark germinators and require sufficient soil coverage to germinate properly. Keep the seed compost evenly moist, but avoid making it too wet. Place the pots in a warm location and maintain a constant temperature of approximately 18 - 22 °C. Avoid strong temperature fluctuations, especially at night, as beans are sensitive to cold. When the young plants are strong enough and there is no longer any risk of night frost, they can be planted out in the open ground. This is usually from mid-May onwards. Maintain a planting distance of 20 - 30 cm and protect the young plants well against slugs and other pests.
From mid-May, French Bean can also be sown directly outdoors, once the risk of night frost has passed and the soil has warmed sufficiently. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Beans do not like cold, wet soil, so it is better to wait until the soil is warm enough. Sow the seeds 3 - 4 cm deep and cover them well with a layer of fine seed compost. Keep a distance of 20 - 30 cm between plants and approximately 40 cm between rows. During growth, ensure the plants receive sufficient moisture, especially during warm and dry periods. Provide additional fertiliser once flowering begins to encourage good pod formation. Check the plants regularly for slugs and other pests. By harvesting the pods regularly, the plant will continue to produce new beans and the harvest period will be extended. Under good growing conditions, the first French beans can be harvested approximately 55 - 65 days after sowing.
