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Producing plentiful clusters of pencil-podded long green stringless and flavoursome beans over many weeks throughout the summer. Large seeds make easy sowing!
- Stringless beans
- Vigorous performer
- Product Details
- How to Sow
- Tips & Advice
Sowing Time
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Indoors |
Harvest Time
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Flowering |
Plant Spacing
60cm (24in)
20cm (8in)
Sowing Indoors
- Sow individual seeds 2.5cm (1in) deep in 8cm (3in) pots of seed and potting compost
- Keep the pots in a frost free greenhouse
- Ensure the compost remains moist at all times, but not saturated
- Gradually accustom the young plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting them out to their cropping positions from late May onwards, when the danger of frost has passed
- Ensure supports are in place before planting out
- Allow 20cm (8in) between plants in the row and 60cm (24in) between rows
Sowing Outdoors
- Sow seeds direct into harvest position 20cm (8in) apart and 5cm (2in) deep
- Keep soil moist at all times
- French bean seeds are sensitive to cold, wet soils so do not sow seed outdoors before May
Support
- As these French beans climb, they will need a support
- A frame of canes and strong netting is ideal, or the beas can be grown in wigwams of sticks or canes, where they become a decorative feature in the garden
- Ensure any structure is at least 180cm (6ft) high
- Plants will climb and twine naturally as they grow
Aftercare
- Climbing beans require plenty of water to produce a good crop
- Water generously in dry spells
- When plants are full in flower, an occasional midday spraying with a fine hose encourages flower and bean production
- Climbing French beans are generously disease and trouble free
Harvest
- Pick the beans when they are young and tender
- This encourages plants to remain productive for longer
Freezing
- Climbing French beans freeze well
- Simply slice then blanch them in boiling water for a minute or two, drain, allow to cool then bag them for the freezer
Growing Tips
- Do not be too eager to plant outdoors
- French beans thrive in sunny position which is not exposed to cold winds
For any questions or advice, please contact our technical advice line on 01480 443789 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm) or email [email protected]
