A classic, high-yielding climbing French bean, prized for its smooth, tender pods and exceptional flavour. The straight, stringless beans are ideal for regular picking, encouraging continuous harvests throughout summer. Vigorous and reliable, it’s a must-grow for abundant, homegrown crops that far outshine shop-bought beans.
French beans are a good source of vitamins A&K, and folic acid.
When to Sow: Apr- Jul HOW TO SOW FRENCH BEANS:
Sow in pots - Sow 3-4 seeds per 10cm pot filled with damp compost. Cover with 5cm of soil. Ideal temp 16°C. Grow on until all risk of frost has passed, then harden off before transplating out into final cropping location.
Sow direct after risk of frost has passed and soil is warmed - into drills in a prepared seed bed 10-15cm appart.
- Classification: Half Hardy Annual
- Group: Peas & Beans
- Germination Time: 1-2 weeks
- Harvest Time: Jul- Sep
- Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
- Soil Type: Clay/ Chalk
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well draine
- dCare: Will need staking to a framework of canes or netting. Water welll and mulch to keep moist in dry spells.
- Use: Edible
- Harvest: When the pods are young and tender, pick young and often to encourage a longer harvest period.
- Days to Maturity: 84 Days
- Feed:Manure
- Height:2-2.5m
- Plant Spacing: 10-15cm
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