Bush Bean 'Castandel'

Bush bean 'Castandel' (Phaseolus vulgaris) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The dwarf bean 'Castandel' is an early and very productive variety , appreciated for its straight, dark green, stringless pods , about 13 to 15 cm long . It offers an abundant and prolonged harvest , ideal for fresh consumption, freezing and canning .

Thanks to its compact and vigorous plant , it is easy to grow , even in small spaces . In addition, it has excellent disease tolerance , guaranteeing a reliable and generous harvest throughout the summer.

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Bush bean
Plant habit : Bush and bushy
Height : 40 to 50 cm
Length of pods : 13 to 15 cm
Color : Dark green
Texture : Stringless, tender and crunchy
Flavor : Sweet and delicate
Maturity : 50 to 55 days
Tolerance : Good disease resistance
Use : Fresh, steamed, canned, frozen

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Direct sowing in open ground after all risk of frost ( soil warmed to at least 16°C )
?? Sowing depth : 2 to 3 cm
?? Germination temperature : 18-25°C
? Germination time : 7 to 10 days
?? Spacing : 10 to 15 cm between plants, 40 cm between rows
?? Watering : Regular but moderate, avoid excess water
?? Harvest : Pick regularly to stimulate production

Thanks to its abundant harvest and easy cultivation , the 'Castandel' bean is an excellent choice for family vegetable gardens and home preserves .

Use and special features

?? A tender and crunchy bean
Ideal for salads, steamed dishes and preserves .

?? Productive and disease resistant
A reliable and generous variety, perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners .

? Extended harvest
Continues to produce all summer if pods are picked regularly.