Bean | Climbing Greek

Greenpatch Greek Climbing Bean (phaseolus vulgaris) is a strong growing variety, producing good crop of flat green, stringless pods. Local to Sydney, this variety has been passed down through the Greenpatch family and shared amongst the migrant community for many generations.

The green pods are up to 15cm long, eat beans whole either fresh or cooked. All beans are best eaten when young and stringless, this is typically between 8-12cm in length. This bean is boiled and served with olive oil, salt and lemon juice or as a traditional tomato/bean casserole.

Climbing beans need a structure for them to climb on like a wire fence, veranda or structure made from tomato stakes, bamboo or even sturdy sticks. They like soil rich in organic matter but they are a legume so ensure nitrogen levels are not to high.  Ensure you do not overwater them during the germination stage as this may cause rotting. Once germinated provide a good mulch later around the plant. During the growing season you may need to assist the plant with latching onto your structure.

Pests included Cutworm, Crows, Small Brown Bean Bug & White Fly. Where needed use exclusion netting, neem, pyrethrum and good soil health practices to minimise pest impact. If needed, check out OCP Eco-Oil for the effective treatment of white fly.

Sow Spring – Summer, direct into well-drained soil below the climbing structure to give the tendrils a easy job of latching on. Cover with 2cm of soil and space plants 10cm apart.

Packet contains approximately 55 seeds. Frost tender. 80 days to harvest.

Sow by date: June 2028.

About Greenpatch Seeds

Greenpatch Seeds has a unique approach to growing seeds organically on their farm located near Old Bar on the NSW Mid North Coast. They are dedicated to organic principals in all aspects of their farm and making it as sustainable as possible. They’ve been certified organic since 1993 with Aus-Qual. You can easily look for the Aus-Qual logo and the certification number AQ610175 on all seed packets, standing by organic certification and its reliability that customers can trust.

This aligns strongly in growing crops without the use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers for the betterment of everyone’s health, the overall impact on the environment and the planet. It can be important for households switching to chemical free gardening and ensuring that their produce has no chemical sprays on it. The majority of varieties grown are Heritage varieties, having been grown and established in Australia for over 50 years. Much care and commitment has been taken with seed production and quality. The farm is used for the preservation of heritage seeds.

Heritage seeds are special and known to be more nutritious, have much better flavour, better pest resistance and produce over a longer period. They have been grown and passed down for generations and only the best fruits are selected for seed collection, with the qualities of vigour and flavour in mind. They help to maintain biodiversity, and of course you can save your own seed for next year’s crop.

All seeds are non-hybrid & non GMO.

Many mainstream seed companies stocked in warehouse style outlets, buy their seeds from overseas and rarely produce varieties so why not question where the seeds you are buying come from… Greenpatch Seeds are proud to support Australian growers and produce the majority of their seed varieties themselves!