Vegetable

• Crops in : July until frosts
• Ideal for : Children, Patios

Description

Unique climbing habit, saving space, and best grown in containers on the patio. Unique climbing habit, needs supporting and tying. Stems can be trained and tied to a trellis, stout cane, or netting.

Will produce heavy yields of dark green, smooth, cylindrical 15cm (6in) fruits if picked regularly.

Ideal grown in a container on the patio.

Sowing Instructions

Sow April-May. Sow seed 19mm (¾in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free-draining compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 5-7 days.

Can also be sown direct outdoors during May once the soil has warmed, preferably under cloches.

Aftercare

Prefers well-drained, rich, moist soil in full sun.

Kitchen Notes

Youngest fruits are delicious raw, just diced up in a mixed salad.