Green seeded pods 37cm (15in)+ with up to nine large beans. Succulent, tasty and suitable for freezing. Height: 105-120cm (3½-4ft).

Sow from late winter to spring as soon as the ground can be worked in an open sunny site preferably on ground which has been manured for a previous crop. Early sowing is essential as they prefer cool conditions. To warm up the soil, cover the rows with plastic covers of milk cartons until germination. Sow in double rows 5cm (2in) deep, 23cm (9in) apart in the row. The double rows should be spaced 23cm (9in) apart and a distance of 48-60cm (18-24in) should be left before the next set of double rows.

Hoe regularly and cut off tops of the plants as soon as four clusters of bloom are showing. The tops are tender and can be eaten like spinach. Harvest the beans when the pods are well filled and the seeds still soft. (84 days to harvest).