Climbing Bean Epicure

A high yielding bean which will require a 2m high trellis or similar support on which to climb. As soon as the soil warms up, prepare for sowing by digging over the garden bed which should be located in an open sunny position and have been previously used to grow a leaf crop such as cabbage or lettuce. Sow seeds 3cm deep, 7cm apart. Apply a small amount of a complete fertiliser in bands about 8cm each side of the row at planting time. Water plants regularly, preferably by trickle irrigation rather than overhead sprinkler, and pick mature pods twice a week.