Bean 'Silvio's Yellow Flat'

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Silvio’s Yellow Flat bean is more than just a delicious, prolific heirloom - it’s a living tribute to resilience, tradition, and the migrant story. Brought to Australia by Italian families from the Veneto region, near the Austrian border, this treasured bean has been lovingly passed down through generations, shared among tight-knit communities in places like Wonthaggi and generously brought to us by Andrew Henshaw.

Finely dice an onion, top and tail beans (they have no strings). Boil or steam for about 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly. Immediately add onion and a little olive oil to the pot, mix and replace the lid immediately.  Allow the flavours to blend for a few minutes, and ENJOY.

These fast growing annuals should be direct sown or planted out after all risk of frost has passed. Pick daily for highest yields. Well drained, pH neutral to alkaline soil is ideal, as is the addition of potassium and blood and bone. Mulch around your beans thoroughly- beans are shallow rooted and are easily damaged with close cultivation. Beans can be used fresh, they also freeze well or can be left on the plant to develop large, dried seeds which can be used in soups and stews.