Nickel Baby

Tuesday, 27 October 2009 12:30

Nickel was exclusively developed as a baby French/filet bean. It tolerates hot and cold temperatures better, and displays superior resistance to foliar disease and root rots, compared to other beans in this class. The 22-26 inch plants develop strong, erect branches that hold an abundance of flavorful, 4 inch long, dark green pods off the ground. Excellent holding ability. The plant is medium tall, strong, erect with high pod set, pods held well off the ground. Imagine a platter of perfect baby filet beans, lightly steamed, gleaming bright green, glistening with a touch of the finest olive oil! This is the Nickel haricot vert, originating in France. This filet reliably produces lots of incredibly straight, uniform baby beans, approximately 1/4" in diameter, with no strings attached! Erect plants hold the dark green beans well off the ground. Ideal for market gardeners too, Nickel produces a concentrated harvest: most of the beans are ready at about the same time. Nickel is hardy and stress-tolerant, but as with all filets, sow when soil has thoroughly warmed. Harvest at 4” when the taste is indescribably delicate and the texture? “Incroyable!” Excellent quality. White seeds. Tolerant to White Mold and Brown Spot. Good for market or as a processor bean. Days to maturity: 60 Go to table of bean varieties