{"product_id":"fothergills-climbing-bean-blue-lake-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Climbing Bean Blue Lake Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Phaseolus vulgaris, a premium and highly vigorous selection within the Climbing Bean genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStringless Excellence:\u003c\/b\u003e Cultivates smooth, rounded, and fleshy dark green pods that remain tender and entirely stringless over an extended harvesting window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual-Purpose Value:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy the long pods fresh and whole throughout the summer, or allow them to fully mature so you can harvest the white seeds inside to use as delicious homegrown haricot beans in winter stews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Yielding Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e A vigorous vertical climber that maximizes small footprints by cropping heavily up arches, teepees, or traditional bamboo cane supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Harvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces a non-stop, prolific succession of pods from mid-summer right up until the first autumn frosts, provided they are picked regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuperb Culinary Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a delightfully sweet, clean bean flavor. Perfect for steaming whole, tossing into stir-fries, or drying for winter cupboard storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds 5cm deep directly outdoors into rich, fertile, well-manured soil after all risk of frost has passed. Alternatively, start earlier indoors in deep root trainers or pots. Position in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupport Framework:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure sturdy supports, such as a bamboo cane wigwam or netting framework up to 1.8m (6ft) tall, are firmly in place at the time of planting to guide the climbing vines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the plants copiously watered during hot, dry spells to aid pod development. Pick the green beans regularly when they are around 10–15cm long to stimulate continuous new pod production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57556178764159,"sku":"FTG-47561","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Climbing_Bean_Blue_Lake_Seeds.jpg?v=1779114680","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-climbing-bean-blue-lake-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}