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 for Marona
Pod colour: mid greenPod cross section: round ovalPod length: 17-18 cmPod thickness: 9-10 mmRipening: very earlySeed colour: brownType of bean: green poddedFillet bean: no
Cultivation for French Bean
Planting distance: 40-60 x 8-10 cmOptimal amount of plants: 30-35 plants/m²Sowing depth: 2-3 cmAmount of seed needed: 0.8-1.2 kg/a; 15-20 seeds per running metre
The farm of Augustin Deceans is situated in Burgundy, France, between Chablis and Sancerre. In addition to seed production, the farm cultivates a diverse range of agricultural crops and medicinal herbs.
Jos Jeuken und Ellen Krul
GAOS, a biodynamic mixed farm in Flevoland, Netherlands, is located close to the IJsselmeer.
Martin Hänsel
Martin Hänsel propagates seeds on a biodynamic basis in Taucha, on the edge of the Leipzig Basin.