Pole Bean (Princess Bean) La Victoire - organic seeds

Pole Bean (Princess Bean) La Victoire

La Victoire is a traditional and highly productive bush bean variety, known for its long, deep green, stringless pods. The beans have a tender and fleshy texture, perfect for fresh consumption.

Growing Guide for La Victoire Bush Bean

Sowing:

• Directly sow in open ground from May, once the risk of frost has passed.
• Place seeds 2-3 cm deep in warm, moist soil.
• Beans thrive in light, humus-rich soil with plenty of sunlight.
• Poor or dry soils may result in tougher beans and faster bolting.
• Sow every three weeks until mid-July to ensure a continuous harvest into autumn.

Care & Resistance:

• Water regularly during dry periods to promote healthy growth.

Harvesting:

• Harvest beans 8-10 weeks after sowing.
• Pick every 4-5 days to encourage further production.

Tips & Tricks:

• Soaking seeds for 12 to 24 hours before sowing can speed up germination.
• To prolong seed viability, freeze them for a week to prevent pest damage.
• Dark beans germinate more easily at lower temperatures compared to white beans.