Bean : Climbing Bean : Helda - Duchy Originals

Early variety, producing good yields throughout the summer. Pods grow up to 25cm in length and 21mm width. Can be grown in the greenhouse for earlier crops.

Instructions:Sowing May-July outdoors, directly into rich,well prepared soil in a sunny spot> Provide support for climbing habit, either a row or a wigwam of 180cm canes or netting. Sow 2 seeds against each cane,4cm deep.

Growing: Keep watered, particularly once flowering commences, adding a mulch during hottest, dry periods. Pods grow up to 25cm in lenght and 21mm width. Can be grown in the greenhouse for earlier crops.

Harvesting: July to October. Pick pods regularly whilst young for heaviest yeilds and to extend the season.

When HRH The Prince of Wales created Duchy Originals in 1990 it was because of his belief in the clear advantages of organic farming: the production of natural and healthy foods and sound husbandry which help to regenerate and protect the countryside and wildlife.

£2.99 each