Beans & Peas

Common Name: Runner bean

Genus: Phaseolus
Species: coccineus
Cultivar: 'Painted Lady'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Tender
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 200cm
Time to plant seeds: April to May

Runner Bean 'White Lady'

Phaseolus coccineus

A premier variety in every way! Vigorous, high yielding plants produce the most tender, thick, succulent pods you have ever tasted. The delicious long, mid green beans ofRunner Bean ‘White Lady’ are stringless with a wonderful smooth texture. These white flowered plants are less prone to bird attack than their red flowered cousins, and set well, even in high temperatures, guaranteeing a plentiful crop. Height: 3m (10’). Spread: 30cm (12”).

Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' (Early)

Pisum sativum

Extremely popular and reliable variety for successional sowings throughout spring, and a particular favourite for June sowings, Pea Kelvedon Wonder produces huge crops of narrow pointed pods in pairs, averaging 7 or 8 succulent peas per pod. RHS AGM winner. Pea Kelvedon Wonder is resistant to Pea Wilt, tolerant to Downy Mildew. 

Flowering Period:

June, July, August

Sowing Months:

March, April, May, June

Position:

full sun

Pea - Felton First 

Very early variety. Hardy and can be sown in the autumn to overwinter. Ht 45cm.

Make a drill about 12-15cm wide and 4-5cm deep, sow seeds 5cm apart throughout the drill, water and then fill in. Support as seedlings appear, height 45cm. Regular watering is essential once the plants are in flower and pod.

Popular choice for autumn sowing