New 2008

Good source of Vitamin C, folate and iron and high in fibre.

Sow mid April indoors for transplanting or late April to late June outdoors. Sow in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-20C (64-68F), 4cm (1½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed, 15cm (6in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep and in rows 45cm (18in) apart.

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before planting out after all risk of frost, against support such as canes or netting. For even earlier crops, this variety can be pinched out and grown as a low bush bean.

Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered. Mulch during dry periods.