Thompson & Morgan Climbing French Bean Mixed Colour - 45 Seeds - Purple Yellow Green Pods

Thompson & Morgan

This magnificent trio of French beans is the perfect mix for taste, variety and quality! You can expect purple, yellow and green French beans from late June into early November, where you can add these to numerous dishes all year round! This mix includes the top varieties from the latest breeding programme - The varieties will include the below list:Climbing Bean 'Carminat' - Fleshy purple pods with beige seeds.Climbing Bean'Monte Cristo' - Tender, bright green pods with white seeds.Climbing Bean 'Monte Gusto' - Waxy, pale yellow pods with brown seeds.Sow climbing bean seeds indoors from mid April for transplanting from late May, or direct sow outdoors from late May to July.Indoors, sow bean seeds at a depth of 4cm (1.5") in 7.5cm (3") pots or trays of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 12-25C (54-77F) until germination, which takes 7-10 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination. Once germinated, grow on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and the climbing bean plants are large enough to be transplanted. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 - 10 days before planting French beans outdoors in rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun with protection from strong winds.Culinary note: Suitable for freezing. Caution: Cook climbing beans before eating to avoid discomfort.Product Specifications:Position: Full sun, sun or semi shadeHeight: Up to 180cm (70.9in) when fully establishedSpread: Up to 30cm (11.8in) when fully establishedSupplied as 1 packet of 45 seedsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).