Climbing French Bean Pyton

High yields of uniform beans over a long harvest season. Vigorous plants with succulent pods up to 15cm in length.

• Sow indoors for surest results April-May, 2.5cm (1in) deep into individual pots of compost.
• Water well and place in a warm position.
• A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal.
• Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days.
• Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 25cm (10in) apart, during May-June when frosts are over.
• Allow 45cm (18in) between rows.
• Or sow outdoors May-July for ease, where they are to crop, 5cm (2in) deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-cultivated, fertile soil, which has already been watered.
• Delay sowing if the soil is cold or waterlogged.
• Sow two seeds together, 30cm (1ft) between each position.
• Allow 45cm (18in) between rows.
• Thin to leave stronger plant.
• Water well until plants are established.
• Provide poles or netting for plants to climb.
• Pick beans regularly to encourage further cropping.
• Harvest: July-October.