Climbing French bean
Common Name: Climbing French bean
Genus: Phaseolus
Species: vulgaris
Cultivar: 'Algarve'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Tender
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 200cm
Time to plant seeds: April to June
This is a good stringless variety with straight, flat pods which have a distinct flavour. It also shows good resistance to common bean mosaic virus. Sow seeds from April to June, and harvest beans from mid-June onwards. As it is a climbing variety, plants need to be given support, such as a wigwam of canes. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
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