Planeta Climbing Mangetout Bean - 150g Box

Planeta Climbing Mangetout Bean - Reference: 1109425

The Planeta Climbing Mangetout Bean by Vilmorin represents varietal excellence for vertical kitchen gardens. This certified seed offers an exceptional production of fleshy, tender pods, perfect for family or professional consumption. A variety praised by master market gardeners for its natural resistance and productivity spread over several months.

Uses and benefits of the Planeta bean

The Planeta mangetout bean adapts perfectly to family vegetable gardens and professional crops. Its long 30 cm pods allow a generous and regular harvest from June to October. The climbing growth optimises growing space while making picking easier.

This variety suits beginner and experienced gardeners alike thanks to its natural resistance to diseases such as common fungal pathogens. The absence of string and parchment ensures a constantly tender texture even at advanced maturity, reducing waste and extending the optimal consumption period.

For restaurateurs and artisan canneries, Planeta offers a uniform calibre and a delicate flavour that is highly sought after. The staggered production allows regular harvests for continuous supply to short supply chains.

Technical characteristics and varietal innovation

The Planeta bean develops exceptionally long pods of 30 cm with a width of 20 mm, displaying an attractive dark green colour. These flat pods contain superior quality white seeds, a testament to Vilmorin's varietal selection.

The early maturity of this variety allows first harvests from 60-70 days after sowing under good conditions. The vigorous growth requires a solid support that can reach 2 to 2.5 metres in height, optimal for maximising yield per square metre.

Vilmorin's genetic innovation has eliminated the formation of string and parchment, undesirable characteristics of older varieties. This improvement guarantees a consistently tender texture and optimal digestibility, even for mature pods.

The tolerance to major pathologies (anthracnose, rust, mosaic virus) considerably reduces the need for phytosanitary interventions, promoting a more ecological and economical cultivation.

Sowing techniques and crop management

Sowing takes place from April to August depending on the region, after the risk of late frosts has passed. Prepare a well-drained soil enriched with compost, with an optimal pH between 6.0 and 7.0. The ideal germination temperature is around 15-18°C.

Install the growing support before sowing: stakes, metal trellis, or pergola must support the considerable weight of the crop. Space planting holes 40 cm apart, with 4-5 seeds per hole at a depth of 3 cm. Staggered sowing every 2-3 weeks guarantees a continuous harvest.

Regular watering without excess promotes root development. Mulch the base to retain moisture and limit weed growth. Pinching the tips at the end of the season concentrates energy on the ripening of the last pods.

Daily harvesting of young pods stimulates continuous production. Harvest preferably in the morning, when pods are full of moisture, for optimal preservation and incomparable texture.

Companion planting and expert advice

Associate the Planeta bean with beneficial companion plants: radishes, lettuces and spinach make use of ground-level space while legumes naturally enrich the soil with nitrogen. Avoid proximity to onions and garlic, which can inhibit growth.

To optimise production, practise staggered sowing: sow a new row every fortnight from April to July for an uninterrupted harvest until the first frosts. This technique guarantees a constant family supply.

Innovative vertical supports such as vegetable towers or curved trellises maximise light exposure and facilitate maintenance. Complete your installation with a drip irrigation system for optimal growing comfort.

For preservation, pods freeze perfectly after quick blanching. Surpluses can be made into home preserves or dehydrated to create original vegetable crisps. Consider setting aside some mature pods for personal seed production.

Vilmorin expertise recommends an autumn organic amendment of plots intended for the following crop, making use of harvest residues rich in nitrogen naturally fixed by root nodules.

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