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[Phaseolus vulgaris] Seeds of a dwarf bean with wide, flat, firm-fleshed green pods and steady summer-long yield.
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Nassau dwarf flat bean is a dwarf bean variety with a wide, flat, deep green pod, tender and with firm flesh. It is one of the most productive and popular flat-pod varieties, valued for consistent yield throughout the season.
Botanically it is a Phaseolus vulgaris, part of the Fabaceae family, in its compact dwarf form around 35-40 cm in height. The pods, wide and flattened up to 2 cm, differ from cylindrical green beans in shape and firmer flesh.
It is a vigorous plant, with abundant flowering and quick pod set leading to concentrated production.
Sowing takes place from May to July, once the soil is warm, placing seeds 3-4 cm deep and 8-10 cm apart along the row, with rows 40-50 cm apart.
It prefers loose, well-drained soil, with balanced fertilization that doesn't overdo nitrogen so as not to favor leaf growth at the expense of pods. Regular watering during flowering and pod set ensures tender, non-stringy pods.
Harvest begins about 58-62 days after sowing, picking pods while still firm to the touch: if left too long they tend to develop strings and lose tenderness.
Being non-climbing, it needs no supports, making it suitable even for compact gardens or large pots. Regular picking encourages new flowering and extends the production period.
The most common threats are anthracnose, bean rust and aphids on the tenderest shoots. Good crop rotation and watering directed at the soil, avoiding wetting the leaves, significantly reduce the risks.
The flat pods are rich in fiber, vitamin C and folate, with a low calorie content that makes them suitable for light diets. Their firmer flesh also makes them particularly good for steaming or pan-cooking.