{"product_id":"fothergills-dwarf-bean-tendergreen-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Dwarf Bean Tendergreen 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 'Tendergreen', a time-tested, high-performance cultivar within the Dwarf French Bean family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, establishing rapidly in spring to provide a heavy, prolonged crop of delicious summer vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSucculent, Near-Stringless Pods:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears a prolific abundance of smooth, rounded, dark green pods. Exceptionally tender and meaty, they remain stringless for an extended period, making kitchen preparation quick and effortless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Tidy Bush Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally forms a neat, sturdy, and self-supporting mound framework. Because it requires absolutely no tall climbing poles, frames, or netting, it is an ideal choice for smaller garden spaces, raised beds, or large patio tubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutritional Superfood:\u003c\/b\u003e A fantastic, health-boosting addition to your homegrown dinner plate. It stands out as an excellent, nutrient-dense source of folate, iron, magnesium, and dietary fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExcellent Kitchen Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to their superb texture and sweet taste, these beans are delightful when lightly steamed, sautéed with garlic, or sliced fresh into vibrant summer salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimal Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives at its absolute best when positioned in \u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e in a warm, sheltered spot with fertile, well-drained soil. \u003ci\u003e(Please note: While basic data charts occasionally list \"full shade,\" French beans are sun-loving plants that fundamentally require bright, direct sunlight and warmth to flower and set pods successfully).\u003c\/i\u003e\n\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 Start seeds early indoors from April to May for the surest, earliest results. Sow individual seeds 2.5–5cm deep into small pots of moist compost and place them on a warm, bright windowsill. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors from May to July once the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has safely passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out \u0026amp; Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Gradually accustom indoor-raised plants to outdoor conditions over 7–10 days before planting out when the spring frosts are completely over. Space individual plants 15–20cm apart, leaving 45cm between rows. Growing them in close blocks allows the dense bushes to lean on and support one another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Pod Setting:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Beans require plenty of water once they begin flowering. In exceptionally hot, dry summer weather, gently misting the open blossoms with tepid water in the evening will dramatically assist pollination and help the pods set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest the pods frequently when they are young, crisp, and roughly 10–15cm long before the seeds inside begin to swell. Regular picking is vital, as it prevents the plant from shutting down to set seed, forcing it to continuously produce fresh flowers and an ongoing supply of delicious beans until autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57563360231807,"sku":"FTG-47582","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/47582_DWARF_20FRENCH_20BEAN_20Tendergreen.webp?v=1779202175","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-dwarf-bean-tendergreen-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}