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I really fancy growing some borlotti beans this year for the first time and I know I can get a dwarf variety, but can someone tell me how tall "dwarf" grow please? 
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'Bout 18" to 2' from memory, Flo.
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There are some in the VSP Flo if you want them
I have some Borlotti di Vigevano from Franchi and the packet says 50-60cms tall.Comment
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I've grown them two years running, and won't bother again. They got to 12" high, max, and had 4 pods per plant, max.
There are other dwarf beans that are FAR more giving, and of course, tall pole borlottisAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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I'm having a go, granny Flo. Not yet, but I will. I want to see if they survive the plot. And to see of I pretty bean pots. Premise that Ma curry them.Comment
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I've got both dwarf and climbing Flo if you decide to. Coming up to Hodsock this weekend some time.Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=twComment
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