Mr. Fothergill's - Runner Bean Seeds - St George

Mr Fothergills Runner Bean Seeds - St George

St George is a British bred runner bean variety with attractive red & white flowers & reliable crops of thick, fleshy pods that form in clusters for easier picking. Sow these seeds for crisp & juicy bean pods with good 'snap', ideal for deep freezing.

Sow indoors between April-May or sow outside between May-July & they will typically be ready to Harvest between July-October.

Key Information:

• Avg. 40 seeds per pack
• British bred
• Early & prolific
• Ornamental plants with bicolour flowers
• Thick, fleshy pods - approx. 25cm long
• Good source of vitamin C & fibre

Advice & Tips:

• Sow indoors in individual pots for best results
• Keep in the warmth - a temperature of 15-20°C is ideal & keep moist
• Seedlings usually appear within 7-14 days
• Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions before planting out - avoid frosts
• Delay sowing outdoors if soil is cold or waterlogged
• Water well until established
• Provide poles or netting for plants to climb
• Pick regularly to encourage further cropping

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