Description

Delicious bunches of stringless, purple, round/oval fleshy pods up to 27cm (11in) in length over a long harvest period. Attractive in vegetable and flower gardens, especially if mixed with yellow or Borlotto beans, or Sweet Peas. Common Bean Mosaic Virus resistant. Ornamental for both flower and vegetable gardens. Prefers well drained, moist, rich soil in a sunny situation.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seed in 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays of good seed compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 18-21C (65-70F} until after germination which takes 7-10 days.

Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed sufficiency, sow 15cm (6in) apart, 4cm (1½in) deep.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all frost risk has passed. Grow as for Runner Beans and support with canes or netting. Hoe regularly and keep well watered especially when flowering. Mulch during dry periods.

Caution

Please note that beans must be cooked before eating to avoid discomfort.

Kitchen Notes

Freshly picked pods have the best flavor. Cooked pods turn a rich green in color and are delicious as a cold dish.