Marona
French bean Marona is a very early, long podded, round shaped variety. Early high yielder. Robust variety, particularly suitable for the first sowings and for growing under exposed conditions. Excellent, aromatic flavour. Pod lenth 17-18 cm.
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Characteristics
Pod length: 17-18 cmType of bean: green poddedFillet bean: noPod thickness: 9-10 mmRipening: very earlySeed colour: brownPod colour: mid greenPod cross section: round oval
Origin
Multiplier: Augustin Deceans, De Beersche Hoeve / René Groenen und Gineke de Graaf, Martin Hänsel, Saatzucht Rose, Sekem FarmBreeder: Kultursaat EHZ Cerifications: Bio Cohérence, Demeter
Cultivation
Direct sowing: beginning of May till mid of JulyPlanting distance: 40-60 x 8-10 cmAmount of seed needed: 0.8-1.2 kg/a; 15-20 seeds per running metreOptimal amount of plants: 30-35 plants/m²Sowing depth: 2-3 cm
