Product Description Runner bean crusader seed by Mr. Fothergill's. A classic and reliable, long podded exhibition variety perfect for the show bench as well as the kitchen. Vigorous plants provide prolific crops of straight beans with excellent flavour. Ideal for deep freezing. Useful Information: Suitable for exhibition and showbench; Vitamin C; Dietary fibre; Folate. Sow and Grow: Sow indoors for surest results April-May, 2.5 cm deep into individual pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20 degree C (60-68 degree F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 25 cm apart, during May-June when frosts are over. Allow 45 cm between rows. Or sow outdoors May-July for ease, where they are to crop, 5 cm deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-cultivated, fertile soil, which has already been watered. Delay sowing if soil is cold or waterlogged. Sow two seeds together, 30 cm between each position. Allow 45 cm between rows. Thin to leave stronger plant. Water well until plants are established. Harvest: July-October. Hints and Tips: Runner beans require support from canes or netting to a height of approx. 1.8 m. In hot weather, mist the flowers with tepid water in the evening to help pods form. Ideal for deep freezing. Care and Cultivation: Provide poles or netting for plants to climb. Pick beans regularly to encourage further cropping. Box Contains 1x 50 Seeds Pack
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