{"product_id":"fothergills-rhs-dwarf-french-bean-elba-vegetable-seeds","title":"Fothergill's RHS Dwarf French Bean Elba Vegetable 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 'Elba', a premium, highly uniform dwarf French bean cultivar within the legume family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, establishing with exceptional speed and structural stamina to deliver a rapid, heavy crop from summer right through into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGourmet Stringless Pods:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears a prolific abundance of beautifully straight, slender green pods that grow to a highly uniform length of 15cm (6in). The flesh is exceptionally tender, crisp, and packed with a rich, sweet, traditional French bean flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImproved Pest \u0026amp; Disease Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Bred with advanced modern genetics to feature a highly robust natural defence system against common bean pests and viruses (including Bean Common Mosaic Virus). This added stamina ensures the foliage stays healthy and highly productive all season long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact Dwarf Framework:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally forms a neat, sturdy, and self-supporting bush mound. Because it requires absolutely no complex climbing poles, towering netting, or bamboo structures, it is an ideal choice for smaller gardens, allotment foregrounds, raised beds, or large patio tubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncredible Growing Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Remarkably versatile and resilient; while it performs at its absolute peak in full sun, it possesses the rare ability to grow and crop successfully across a wide variety of garden settings, including partial, full, or dappled shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutritional Rewards:\u003c\/b\u003e A fantastic, health-boosting addition to your homegrown dinner plate, serving as an excellent natural source of dietary fibre, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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, most foolproof results. Sow individual seeds 2.5cm deep into small pots or deep module trays of moist compost and place them on a warm, bright windowsill (15–20°C is ideal for fast germination). 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 into their final positions when the spring frosts are completely over. Space individual plants 20–30cm apart, allowing 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; Soil Preference:\u003c\/b\u003e Elba performs at its absolute best in fertile, well-drained, and moisture-retentive soil. Keep the soil or container compost consistently moist but never waterlogged. Beans require plenty of regular watering once they begin to flower and form pods to prevent the crop from dropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest the pods frequently when they are young, slender, and snap easily in half. Regular, heavy picking is vital, as it prevents the plant from shutting down to set seed, forcing the bush to continuously produce fresh flowers and an ongoing supply of sweet green beans until the autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57676205523327,"sku":"FTG-32592","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_RHS_Dwarf_French_Bean_Elba_Vegetable_Seeds.jpg?v=1780485215","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-rhs-dwarf-french-bean-elba-vegetable-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}