Rocquencourt Bean Seeds - 5 kg bag

Rocquencourt Bean Seeds - Reference: 510560 represent the reference choice for professional market gardeners and demanding gardeners. This heritage variety, renowned for its robustness and productivity, has become an essential in professional and family vegetable gardens. The 5 kg bag packaging reflects Gondian's commitment to offering solutions tailored to the needs of intensive users.

Specialised Applications and Uses

The Rocquencourt dwarf bean perfectly meets the needs of professional market gardeners looking for a productive and commercially attractive variety. Its ability to produce numerous 15 cm golden pods makes it a preferred choice for supplying local markets and short supply chains. Educational gardens and schools particularly appreciate this variety for its ease of cultivation and visually attractive appearance that fascinates children.

Artisan canneries and individuals wishing to build up reserves find in this generous packaging the possibility of planning staggered crops throughout the entire season. The versatility of this variety, consumable as fine beans or mangetout, multiplies culinary and processing possibilities.

Technical Characteristics and Agronomic Performance

This dwarf variety presents the major advantage of requiring no staking, considerably simplifying growing operations and reducing production costs. The compact plant formation allows easy mechanisation and optimises the use of growing space. The 15 cm long pods reach an ideal commercial size, while their distinctive golden colouring greatly facilitates spotting during harvest.

The black seeds constitute a valuable visual marker for determining the optimal stage of maturity. This genetic characteristic allows growers to perfectly synchronise their harvests according to the intended use. The soft and fine flesh develops remarkable gustatory qualities, particularly appreciated by children and consumers sensitive to vegetable texture.

Sowing Techniques and Crop Management

Sowing takes place from May to July in open ground, once all risk of frost has passed and the soil temperature has durably reached 12°C. Prepare furrows 3 cm deep, maintaining a spacing of 30 cm between rows. Place seeds every 5 cm along the row, then cover with a thin layer of crumbled soil. Fine spray watering promotes uniform germination in 8 to 12 days depending on conditions.

Cultivation under tunnel or cold greenhouse allows sowing to be brought forward to April in temperate regions. This technique is particularly interesting for professionals targeting early markets. Maintenance is limited to regular hoeing and moderate watering at the base of plants to avoid moisture on the foliage.

Yield Optimisation and Companion Planting

To maximise the productivity of your crops, plan staggered sowings every 2-3 weeks from May to July. This strategy guarantees continuous production and spreads the workload associated with harvesting. The Rocquencourt Bean pairs perfectly with radishes, lettuces and spinach in intercropping, thus optimising soil occupation.

Professionals can consider association with tomato stakes or maize to create complex productive ecosystems. Adding a crop fleece during the first weeks accelerates development and protects against early pests. For poor soils, an application of organic fertiliser before sowing significantly improves yields without compromising gustatory quality.

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