Oxinel 2 Dwarf Green Bean Seeds - 5 metres

Oxinel 2 Dwarf Green Bean Seeds - 5 metres (Reference: 1150080) represents Vilmorin's excellence in vegetable seed selection. This improved variety constitutes a major evolution from the first Oxinel version, integrating enhanced resistance to common bean pathologies. Acclaimed by professional market gardeners and amateur gardeners, this seed guarantees reliable and productive crops.

Benefits and use cases

The Oxinel 2 Dwarf Green Bean addresses all cultivator profiles, from beginner gardener to experienced market gardener. Its dwarf nature eliminates the need for staking, considerably simplifying crop management. This characteristic makes it a preferred choice for urban gardens, family vegetable plots and commercial operations seeking workforce optimization.

The snap bean variety allows complete consumption of the pod, offering culinary versatility appreciated by consumers. Tender pods are harvested young for crisp tasting, ideal in salads, steamed or sautéed. This dual use maximizes the profitability of cultivated space and meets the expectations of short circuits and direct sales.

Market gardening professionals particularly value its enhanced disease resistance, notably bacterial blight which causes unsightly spots on foliage and pods. This genetic improvement significantly reduces loss risks and limits the use of phytosanitary treatments.

Technical specifications and innovation

The genetic improvement of Oxinel 2 is based on rigorous selection favoring pathogen resistance. This variety integrates increased tolerance to Pseudomonas savastanoi, the causal agent of bean blight, a bacterial disease particularly damaging in humid conditions.

The dwarf habit of this variety, unlike primitive climbing types, results from selection oriented towards ease of cultivation. Plants reach an optimal height of 40 to 50 centimeters, promoting homogeneous fruit distribution and facilitating harvest operations.

The precocity of this variety allows staggered sowing as soon as frost risks are eliminated, typically from mid-April under temperate climate. The cultivation duration, from emergence to first harvest, spans 60 to 70 days depending on climatic conditions.

The pods present ideal morphology for the snap bean type: straight, fleshy, with an average length of 12 to 14 centimeters, without parchment or string. This absence of tough fibers guarantees tender texture even at advanced maturity.

Installation, sowing and maintenance

Direct sowing in place constitutes the preferred method for Oxinel 2 seeds. Prepare well-drained soil, warmed to minimum 12°C, and improved by adding well-decomposed compost. Beans appreciate slightly alkaline soils, with optimal pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

Respect a spacing of 4 to 5 centimeters between seeds on the row, with rows 40 centimeters apart to facilitate maintenance and ventilation. The recommended sowing depth is between 2 and 3 centimeters, adapted to seed size.

Watering should be regular but moderate, avoiding excess humidity which favors cryptogamic disease development. Favor watering at the base, avoiding wetting foliage, particularly in late afternoon.

Regular hoeing maintains soil structure and limits weed competition. Light earthing up at the 3-4 leaf stage reinforces plant anchoring and favors root development.

Harvest is performed at young stage for optimal snap bean consumption, when pods reach 10 to 12 centimeters and seeds inside are just beginning to form. Regular harvesting stimulates production and extends the fruiting period.

Tips, synergies and expert advice

Optimize your crops by practicing staggered sowing every 2 to 3 weeks from May to July, guaranteeing continuous production until first frosts. This technique, particularly appreciated in diversified market gardening, spreads harvests and optimizes work organization.

Associate dwarf beans with beneficial companion crops like radishes, lettuce or spinach early in the season. These short-cycle vegetables free up space before beans reach full development. Avoid proximity with onions and garlic which can inhibit growth.

For professionals, integrate this variety into your rotations after nitrogen-demanding crops. Beans, as legumes, naturally enrich soil through symbiotic fixation of atmospheric nitrogen by rhizobia.

Monitor the appearance of spider mites during hot, dry weather, the main pest of this crop. Sprinkler irrigation in late afternoon during heat waves limits their proliferation.

Complete your seed range with our shelling bean varieties to diversify your production and meet varied customer demands. Our organic fertilizers and amendments will optimize soil preparation for even more efficient crops.

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