Brown's GYO Cobra Beans

Cobra Beans

A good variety for indoor and outdoor production with straight, long and round fine pods with a smooth exterior. Can be harvested over a long period with good shelf life.

When to Sow Cobra Bean Seeds

April to June

Where to Sow

Early sowings can be made underglass at a temperature of 16°C, sow 3 seeds per 8cm (3in) pot filled with seed sowing compost. Outside sowings can be made from May onwards into the growing site 5cm (2in) deep. Sow 2-3 seeds every 20cm(8in) apart with rows spaced 60cm (24in) apart.

What to do next

Seedlings sown underglass should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the above spacing, once all risk of frost has past. Provide support by canes or netting for plants to climb. Water regularly during dry weather.

Maturity

July to September

Handy Tip

Sow a few seeds early in large containers under glass for an early crop or sow late summer under glass to extend the cropping season into the autumn.

Nutritional Values

A good source of vitamins A, K and folic acid.

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