Green Dwarf Bean Seeds Oxinel 2 - 20 meters

Green Dwarf Bean Seeds Oxinel 2 (Reference: 1150082) - This improved variety from the Vilmorin range represents the perfect evolution of the green snap bean. Developed to offer superior resistance to fungal diseases, particularly the dreaded bacterial blight, this selection guarantees abundant harvests of superior quality.

Benefits and use cases

The Green Dwarf Bean Oxinel 2 is suitable for all gardeners, from beginners to experts. Its compact dwarf form makes it perfect for urban gardens, raised beds, planters and even container growing on terraces and balconies. Unlike climbing varieties, it requires no staking, considerably simplifying cultivation.

This snap bean variety allows you to consume the entire pods when young and tender, offering exceptional culinary versatility. Market gardening professionals appreciate its resistance to climate stress and its extended production, allowing several successive harvests throughout the season.

Technical specifications and innovation

The Oxinel 2 genetic improvement results in enhanced resistance to Pseudomonas syringae, the pathogen responsible for bacterial blight. This bacterial disease causes oily spots to appear on leaves and pods, compromising quality and yield. The Vilmorin selection also shows better tolerance to thermal variations.

The seeds produce plants with upright and compact growth, reaching 35 to 40 cm in height. The pods, of intense green color, measure 12 to 14 cm in length and have a straight shape without strings. The flesh remains tender and crispy, even at advanced maturity. The short growing cycle (60 to 65 days from sowing to first harvest) allows multiple crops per season.

Installation, use and maintenance

Sow the seeds directly in place once frost risks are eliminated, around mid-May in most regions. The optimal germination temperature is between 15 and 18°C. Make furrows 3 cm deep, spaced 40 cm apart. Place one seed every 5 cm, then cover and lightly firm.

Watering should be moderate but regular, avoiding wetting the foliage to prevent fungal diseases. Organic mulching conserves moisture and limits weed development. Hoe regularly around plants to keep soil loose and aerated.

Harvest every 2 to 3 days to maintain production. Pick young pods, preferably in the morning when they are dew-laden. Regular harvesting stimulates new flower formation and extends the productive period.

Tips, synergies and expert advice

Practice crop rotation by never growing legumes in the same location two consecutive years. Beans naturally enrich the soil with nitrogen through their root nodules: take advantage of this by planting heavy-feeding vegetables like cabbages or squashes afterwards.

In ecological cultivation, associate your beans with radishes, carrots or lettuce that will benefit from the fixed nitrogen. Avoid proximity to alliums (garlic, onion, shallot) which can inhibit their growth. Adding organic fertilizer based on well-decomposed compost at sowing optimizes yields.

To stagger harvests, make successive sowings every 3 weeks from May to July. In case of prolonged drought, install a drip irrigation system to maintain constant moisture without wetting the foliage. Professionals recommend a forcing veil for early sowings, accelerating germination and protecting against weather hazards.

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