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Beans
Our bean plants are available to pre-order for dispatch between late April/early May through to July/August. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
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French Climbing Bean – Blue Lake
£5.99
(10 Plants)Easy to grow, decorative, and deliciously tasty
Producing stringless pods that are green in colour, this variety can reach up to 1.5m in height. The beans inside are pure white and can be used as haricot beans at the end of the season.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Blue Lake (organic)
In the kitchen: Great steamed with a drizzle of olive oil. Slightly sweeter in flavour than other French Beans
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting Advice: Plant in full sunshine and keep well watered.
Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn – dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Dwarf French Bean – Purple Queen
£5.99
(10 Plants)A real show stopper in the kitchen garden
This variety of bean not only tastes amazing but looks stunning growing in the veg patch. As these form a compact plant, they are great for growing in pots and containers. With deep green foliage, pretty flowers and deep glossy purple pods, these really are eye catching.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Purple Queen (organic*)
In the kitchen: Delicious steamed until tender.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting Advice: Plant in full sunshine and keep well watered.
Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn – dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Cobra French Climbing Bean
£5.99
(10 Plants)Deliciously tasty, and perfectly formed!
This is a really popular variety of French Climbing Bean that produces green pods which are about 7mm in diameter, long and straight and can be harvested over a long period. If you enjoy French Bean Salads, this is the bean for you!Number of plants: 10
Variety: Cobra (organic)
In the kitchen: Great steamed with a drizzle of olive oil, perfect for salads.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting Advice: Plant in full sunshine and keep well watered.
Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn – dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Gourmet Bean and Pea Collection
£19.99
(60 Plants)A must have in your kitchen garden
This lovely collection of beans and peas will provide you with a plentiful harvest during the summer months. This collection contains Runner Beans, Borlotti Beans, French Beans, Sugar Snap Peas and Mangetout Peas. Please note that contents may vary depending upon the season.Number of plants: 60
Space required: An area of approx 1m x 5m
In the kitchen: All full of flavour, these plants are so versatile and complement any dish whether it be a Sunday roast, stir-fry, soup or a summery salad.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting/Growing Advice: Please see our growing guides for each individual plants advice.
When to harvest: Please see our growing guides for each individual plants advice.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Broad Bean – Aquadulce Claudia
£5.99
(10 Plants)Perfect pods for your patch
Very easy to grow, this longer podded variety of broad bean produces delicious beans when harvested young and tender.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Aquadulce Claudia (organic*)
In the kitchen: Delicious boiled or steamed, and best eaten podded and peeled. Great in risotto, pasta dishes or smashed up with butter and served on bruschetta.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting Advice: Plant in full sunshine and keep well watered.
Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn – dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Edamame Beans
£5.99
(10 Plants)A nutritious little soya bean
Easy and fast to grow these delicious little beans can be cooked in the pods and popped straight into your mouth. They are a superfood rich in vitamins, minerals and full of protein.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Edamame Green Shell (organic*)
In the kitchen: You must cook edamame before eating. Boil, stir fry or steam and add to salads and veggie dishes.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting Advice: Plant in full sunshine and keep well watered.
Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn – dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Runner Bean – Enorma
£5.99
(10 Plants)The crowning glory of the veg patch
Runner Beans are almost the crowning glory of the veg patch as they look really attractive climbing up their willow wigwams with their lovely red flowers. Enorma is a quick growing variety which will produce a heavy crop of long runner beans for you to pick on many a summer’s evening.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Enorma (organic*)
In the kitchen: Top and tail and remove the strings from the runner beans. Delicious steamed until tender.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting Advice: Plant in full sunshine and keep well watered.
Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn – dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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French Climbing Bean – Cosse Violette
£5.99
(10 Plants)Decorative, flavoursome and easy to grow
Producing amazing purple pods, this French climbing bean is easy to grow, has a lovely flavour and will harvest over many weeks during the summer.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Cosse Violette
In the kitchen: Top and tail, place in boiling water and cook until tender. The beautiful deep purple pods will turn dark green on cooking.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting Advice: Plant in full sunshine and keep well watered.
Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn – dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Dwarf French Bean – Orinoco
£5.99
(10 Plants)Easy to grow, colourful and deliciously tasty
A beautiful golden yellow pencil podded type of French bean. These plants will produce a delicious crop of beans that are easy to pick. Plants typically grow to approx 20-25cm tall, making them perfect for pots and smaller veg patches.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Orinoco
In the kitchen: Can be used as a whole bean or as fine cut beans. Delicious steamed until tender.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting Advice: Plant in full sunshine and keep well watered.
Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn – dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Dwarf Runner Bean – Hestia
£5.99
(5 Plants)Ideal for small gardens and large containers
This variety is ideal for small gardens and large containers, reaching only 45cm tall. Producing good yields of straight, stringless pods approximately 20cm long with a good flavour, these plants will also produce beautiful red and white flowers.Number of plants: 5
Variety: Hestia
In the kitchen: Delicious steamed until tender.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting Advice: Plant in full sunshine and keep well watered.
Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn – dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Dwarf French Green Bean – Tendergreen
£5.99
(10 Plants)Easy growing and deliciously tasty
A strong growing variety, this plant will produce long round dark green pods with a lovely flavour and virtually stringless.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Tendergreen
In the kitchen: Delicious steamed until tender.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting Advice: Plant in full sunshine and keep well watered.
Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn – dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
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Borlotti Bean – Barlotta Lingua di Fuoco
£5.99
(10 Plants)Decorative, delicious and easy to grow
Producing beautifully vibrant red and green pods, these beans add a splash of fun and colour into your garden. These beans are perfectly suited to our cooler climate. The canes will climb to about 2 metres.Number of plants: 10
Variety: Barlotta Lingua di Fuoco (organic)
In the kitchen: You can eat these vibrant pods when small and tender (and mostly green) or allow them to reach full size and store the beans inside once the pods have dried and turned a deep purple. With a sweetish flavour and smooth creamy texture, these beans work well in a salad or in a hearty soup or casserole.
Delivery Info: Available to order now for delivery from late April 2022 until July 2022. Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting Advice: Plant in full sunshine and keep well watered.
Harvesting: You can expect to harvest beans from mid to late summer. If you want to dry and store the beans, allow them to reach maturity on the plants before harvesting in early autumn – dry out thoroughly before storing in airtight jars.
*Transplants suitable for organic growing.