Runner Bean Moonlight Seeds
Code: 431189
Sets well even in poor conditions
Bred to incorporate some french bean characteristics of good self-pollination, ensuring plants set bumper crops even when the weather's bad, temperatures are high or there's a shortage of bees. The smooth, stringless pods are delicious!
TOBY'S TIP - This new type has a degree of self pollination which means they crop better early and late or when unsuitable weather conditions may mean that bees are in short supply. We are really impressed with the cropping and they look and taste just like a runner bean – pods also remain stringless for a long period. What’s more, it is British bred for British conditions.
Culture: Any good garden soil will do, but the best crops are obtained after deep digging and manuring. For early crops sow in pots under cover in April and plant out mid May, protecting against frost. Alternatively, sow outdoors from April onwards, protecting early crops with cloches until frost danger is past. Sow 5-7.5cm (2-3") deep and 15cm (6") apart in double rows 30cm (12") apart. Allow 1.5m (5') between each double row. Thin resulting plants to grow on about 30cm (12") apart. Stake the plants as soon as possible after germination. Harvest August-mid October. Plants reach a height of 1.8-2.1m (6-7'). Double row 4.5m (15').
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HEALTH BENEFITS: Good quantities of vitamin C, folate and iron together with fibre. COOKING HINTS: Cut thinly and steam for just five minutes (or boil for three) as vitamins are easily lost.
New research indicates that evening watering of the roots increases cropping and pod set.