Flambo – Bean Seed

Description

The Flambo Bean Seed is a vibrant, high-performance variety known for its stunning red-and-white striped pods and excellent flavor. This bush-type bean is perfect for gardeners who want both a visually striking crop and a productive harvest. The Flambo bean offers a sweet, mild flavor and tender texture, making it ideal for fresh eating, cooking, and even preserving. A versatile and easy-to-grow variety, Flambo is perfect for both home gardeners and market growers.

Product Features

1. Attractive Red-and-White Striped Pods: Flambo beans are known for their unique, striking red-and-white striped pods, which add a colorful touch to any garden.
2. Sweet, Mild Flavor: The beans have a mild, sweet flavor with a tender, crisp texture, making them ideal for fresh dishes like stir-fries, salads, and side dishes.
3. High Yielding: This bush variety produces abundant, consistent yields of large, flavorful beans, ensuring a bountiful harvest throughout the growing season.
4. Fast Maturing: Flambo beans mature quickly, with a harvest time of approximately 55–60 days from planting, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a fast turn-around crop.
5. Versatile Use: Flambo can be eaten fresh as a snap bean or allowed to mature for dried beans, perfect for soups, stews, and bean salads.
6. Disease Resistance: Bred for robust disease resistance, Flambo beans thrive in various growing conditions, helping to reduce the risk of common bean diseases such as rust and blight.

Specifications

• Plant Type: Annual, bush variety
• Pod Size: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) long
• Pod Color: Green with red-and-white stripes
• Maturity Period: 55–60 days for snap beans; 85–95 days for dried beans
• Plant Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture, particularly during flowering and pod development

Growing Tips

1. Planting: Directly sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date, when the soil temperature is above 60°F (16°C). Space seeds 2–3 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart.
2. Consistent Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the flowering and pod-setting stages. Water deeply, but avoid waterlogging, as it can lead to root rot.
3. Fertilization: Beans are nitrogen-fixing, so they require less fertilization. However, a light application of balanced fertilizer at planting will encourage healthy growth.
4. Support for Growth: As a bush bean variety, Flambo does not require trellising, but it will benefit from ample space to allow for optimal growth and air circulation.
5. Harvesting: Harvest young pods when they are tender and crisp for snap beans. For dried beans, allow the pods to mature fully on the vine before harvesting and drying them.

The Flambo Bean Seed is a fantastic addition to any garden, offering both beauty and high productivity. With its stunning red-and-white striped pods, sweet flavor, and versatility, Flambo beans are perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving. Whether for home gardeners or commercial growers, Flambo is sure to impress!