Beans Berggold Dwarf - 10 Seeds

Berggold Dwarf Beans are a classic bush bean variety known for their slender, golden-yellow pods, tender texture, and mild, sweet taste. These beans are high-yielding, compact, and don’t require support, making them ideal for small gardens, containers, and raised beds. They’re also fast-growing and perfect for multiple sowings throughout the warm season.

 When to Sow
Spring to early summer (after the last frost). In warmer climates, continue sowing until mid-summer for staggered harvests.

Where to Sow
Directly in the ground, raised beds, or containers. Avoid starting indoors as beans dislike root disturbance.

Soil Requirements
Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or well-rotted manure. pH around 6.0–6.8 is ideal.

Sowing Depth & Spacing

Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep

5–7 cm apart in the row

Rows 40–50 cm apart

Light
Full sun (at least 6–8 hours/day)

Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and early growth. Avoid letting it dry out completely or become waterlogged.

Germination Time
Usually 7–14 days, depending on soil warmth.

Growing & Care Tips

Support
Not needed. These are true bush beans—compact and self-supporting.

Feeding
Beans fix their own nitrogen—don’t overfeed with nitrogen-rich fertilisers. A balanced, low-nitrogen feed (if any) is enough.

Mulching
Apply organic mulch (like straw or shredded leaves) to -

Retain soil moisture

Suppress weeds

Keep roots cool

Succession Planting
Sow every 2–3 weeks through summer to keep a continuous harvest going.

Harvesting

Ready 6–8 weeks after sowing

Pick when pods are 12–15 cm long, slender, and still tender

Harvest every 2–3 days to promote new pod formation

Common Pests & Problems

Aphids

Symptoms Sticky residue, curled leaves, stunted growth

Control Wash off with water spray; use neem oil or insecticidal soap

Slugs & Snails

Symptoms Ragged holes in young leaves and stems

Control Use beer traps, copper tape, or hand-pick in the evening

Bean Weevils

Symptoms Holes in leaves; larvae in pods or seeds

Control Use row covers; avoid planting in the same spot two years in a row

Powdery Mildew

Symptoms White powdery coating on leaves

Control Improve airflow, avoid overhead watering, remove affected leaves

Root Rot (from overwatering)

Prevention Ensure soil drains well; don’t let it stay soggy