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Phaseolus vulgaris 'Borlotti lingua di fuoco'
Borlotti beans are renowned for their striking red and cream-speckled pods and beans, which add both beauty and flavour to your garden. These well-established seedlings are ready for transplanting, giving you a head start in your growing season. Highly productive climbing vines, Borlotti beans are perfect for maximizing yields in small spaces. Trellising the vines helps save space, while improving air circulation, leading to healthier plants and more abundant harvests.
🌱 Growing Characteristics:
These established seedlings grow rapidly once transplanted, producing clusters of tender pods. Beans can be harvested at various stages, either fresh or dried. For the best flavour and texture, harvest the beans when the pods are mature but still tender.
🌡️ Weather Considerations:
Transplant seedlings into the ground after the last frost has passed. Borlotti beans thrive in warm, sunny conditions. Applying mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and keeps the roots cool on hot days. Regular, moderate watering encourages steady, healthy growth.
🦋 Pollination:
Borlotti beans are self-pollinating, so no insect pollinators are necessary. However, ensuring good airflow around the plants helps promote robust flowering and pod production, ensuring a plentiful harvest.
🌿 Plant Care After Transplanting:
- 🌱 Seedling Height: 15cm-20cm, including the root system, ready for transplanting
- 📏 Spacing: Space rows 60-90cm apart and individual plants 15-20cm apart to allow for climbing vines to expand and provide proper airflow
💧 Feed with QPS Pro Feeder:
For optimal growth, apply QPS Pro Feeder once a week or as needed to provide your Borlotti beans with essential nutrients. A balanced feed containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium supports vigorous vine growth and high pod production. The Pro Feeder ensures precise application, preventing over-fertilization while giving your plants the proper nutrients they need.
🥗 Harvest Time:
You can expect your first harvest 10-12 weeks after transplanting, depending on local conditions. Harvest when the pods are fully developed but still tender for fresh use, or leave the beans on the plant to dry for long-term storage.
🌱 Preferred Growing Conditions:
- 🌞 Transplanting Site: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained, fertile soil to promote the best growth and pod development.
- 🌱 Soil: Light, well-drained soil rich in organic matter is ideal.
- 🌬️ Air Circulation: Ensure proper airflow to reduce the risk of diseases.
- 🌾 Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture, control weeds, and protect roots from temperature fluctuations.
- 💧 Watering: Water deeply at the base, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal issues.
We are a proudly Australian-owned family business dedicated to providing high-quality seedlings, seeds, fruit trees, native plants, and indoor ornamentals. We offer express shipping to SA, VIC, QLD, and NSW, with local delivery and pickups available by arrangement. Unfortunately, due to restrictions, we are unable to send to TAS, WA, or NT. For OH&S and biosecurity reasons, farm tours and direct purchases are not available, and pickups can only be made at our farm gate entrance. We deeply value our loyal customers and thank you for your continued support.
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Borlotti lingua di fuoco'
Borlotti beans are renowned for their striking red and cream-speckled pods and beans, which add both beauty and flavour to your garden. These well-established seedlings are ready for transplanting, giving you a head start in your growing season. Highly productive climbing vines, Borlotti beans are perfect for maximizing yields in small spaces. Trellising the vines helps save space, while improving air circulation, leading to healthier plants and more abundant harvests.
🌱 Growing Characteristics:
These established seedlings grow rapidly once transplanted, producing clusters of tender pods. Beans can be harvested at various stages, either fresh or dried. For the best flavour and texture, harvest the beans when the pods are mature but still tender.
🌡️ Weather Considerations:
Transplant seedlings into the ground after the last frost has passed. Borlotti beans thrive in warm, sunny conditions. Applying mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and keeps the roots cool on hot days. Regular, moderate watering encourages steady, healthy growth.
🦋 Pollination:
Borlotti beans are self-pollinating, so no insect pollinators are necessary. However, ensuring good airflow around the plants helps promote robust flowering and pod production, ensuring a plentiful harvest.
🌿 Plant Care After Transplanting:
- 🌱 Seedling Height: 15cm-20cm, including the root system, ready for transplanting
- 📏 Spacing: Space rows 60-90cm apart and individual plants 15-20cm apart to allow for climbing vines to expand and provide proper airflow
💧 Feed with QPS Pro Feeder:
For optimal growth, apply QPS Pro Feeder once a week or as needed to provide your Borlotti beans with essential nutrients. A balanced feed containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium supports vigorous vine growth and high pod production. The Pro Feeder ensures precise application, preventing over-fertilization while giving your plants the proper nutrients they need.
🥗 Harvest Time:
You can expect your first harvest 10-12 weeks after transplanting, depending on local conditions. Harvest when the pods are fully developed but still tender for fresh use, or leave the beans on the plant to dry for long-term storage.
🌱 Preferred Growing Conditions:
- 🌞 Transplanting Site: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained, fertile soil to promote the best growth and pod development.
- 🌱 Soil: Light, well-drained soil rich in organic matter is ideal.
- 🌬️ Air Circulation: Ensure proper airflow to reduce the risk of diseases.
- 🌾 Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture, control weeds, and protect roots from temperature fluctuations.
- 💧 Watering: Water deeply at the base, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal issues.
We are a proudly Australian-owned family business dedicated to providing high-quality seedlings, seeds, fruit trees, native plants, and indoor ornamentals. We offer express shipping to SA, VIC, QLD, and NSW, with local delivery and pickups available by arrangement. Unfortunately, due to restrictions, we are unable to send to TAS, WA, or NT. For OH&S and biosecurity reasons, farm tours and direct purchases are not available, and pickups can only be made at our farm gate entrance. We deeply value our loyal customers and thank you for your continued support.
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