Yellow French dwarf bean seeds Oriole

The French yellow dwarf bean ‘Loriot’ is a fine and productive variety that produces straight, tender, stringless yellow pods with a crisp texture and mild flavor. Early-maturing and easy to grow, it is perfectly suited to the home vegetable garden for regular and abundant harvests.

2. Sowing

Difficulty level : Easy
Sowing type : Direct sowing outdoors after all risk of frost has passed (late May to early June in zones 5-6)
Sowing technique : Online or in pockets
Sowing depth : ~ 2 to 3 cm
Germination time : 7 to 10 days
Germination temperature : 15 to 25 C

3. Culture

Ease of cultivation : Easy
Growing season : Warm season
Transplantation : Not recommended (direct sowing)
Plant spacing : ~ 10 to 15 cm between plants
Distance between rows : ~ 45 to 60 cm
Hardiness zone : Non-hardy annual plant
Light : Full sun
Soil type : Loose, fertile and well-drained soil
Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil moisture : Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged
Soil fertility : Soil enriched with organic matter is recommended
Pre-harvest time : Approximately 55 to 60 days after sowing
Watering : Regular, especially during flowering and pod formation
Other characteristics : Dwarf variety that does not require staking; harvest frequently to stimulate production

4. Usage

Delicious steamed, sauted, in salads, or as a side dish. Loriot yellow beans retain their tenderness and beautiful color well after cooking.

5. Apprenticeship

Companion plants : Carrot, cucumber, corn, lettuce, strawberry
Nefarious plants : Onion, garlic, leek, shallot