Produces a heavy crop over a long picking season if picked regularly whilst young and tender. Pods 25-27cm long, pale green, flat, 2cm broad and stringless.

These beans require a minimum soil temperature of 20C, so seed sowing must be delayed until these conditions prevail, usually from May in succession to August. Earlier sowings can be made under glass during March and April for earliest crops. Prepare the soil prior to sowing to create a level, weed free bed. Plant seed in rows 90cm apart with seed stations every 40cm in the rows. Using a dibber place 3 to 4 seeds at each station 3 to 5cm deep. Cover seeds with soil and firm.

Water regularly after sowing and throughout the cropping period. Supporting poles, canes, or netting, at least 250cm tall should be in place before sowing. Mulching between rows with straw will conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Continually pick the beans before they become too large and coarse.

Serving suggestion - Green beans with tomatoes. Wash, trim and slice beans. Sauté chopped onions, garlic, sweet pepper, tomato in olive oil. Add beans, diced okra or potato, add water, boil and simmer. Serve hot.