runner bean 'White Lady'
runner bean
- Position: full sun
- Soil: deep and fertile with reliable moisture
The delightful pure white flowers of this runner bean shine out from the plot and are decorative enough to earn a place in the flower borders. But that's not all: it's very reliable, more tolerant of dry conditions than most runners, and produces medium-length pods in profusion to follow the flowers, with an excellent flavour. The flowers are edible too and make a colourful garnish. - Growing Instructions:Choose a spot in full sun with the richest soil you can provide: dig in plenty of well-rotted organic matter before planting. From late spring sow seeds direct 5cm deep and about 20cm apart and support with sturdy hazel bean poles. Protect seedlings from slugs and squash blackfly as soon as they appear on shoot tips. Pick beans regularly, as leaving pods on the plant will stop production and shorten the season.
- Sow: April-June
- Harvest: July-October
- Approximate quantity: 45 seeds.
dwarf French bean 'Sprite'
dwarf french bean
Delicious, dark Green pencil pods
pea 'Kelvedon Wonder'
pea
An exceptionally sweet early-maturing pea
broad bean 'Crimson Flowered'
broad bean
A heritage variety dating back to the 1800’s
Giant easy polytunnel cloche
Giant easy polytunnel cloche
Giant Poly Tunnels are ideal for winter and early spring vegetables
Kitchen garden cloche
Kitchen garden cloche
A sturdy, high quality, long lasting and stylish growing cover.
Timber grow bed
Timber grow bed
Grow your own fresh vegetables.
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