Three of the best new generation stringless ‘super’ runner bean varieties. Masses of long, tasty pods are freely produced all-summer whatever the weather. And the mix of flower colours makes them extremely ornamental!
Sow in pots or trays on a windowsill or in a greenhouse using a good quality compost. Cover seeds with 4cm compost. Germination 7-14 days. Grow on, planting outside or protecting with cloches until soil prepared by digging and raking. Erect canes to support the plants, sowing one seed per cane or at 15-23cm intervals along the row, at a depth of 5cm.Water regularly in dry periods.
Sowing -> Cropping: 12-16 weeks