Lazy Housewife Climbing French Bean

Growing instructions – Climbing French Beans (for drying)

Because drying beans take longer to fully mature on the plant, they’re best started off early, indoors in April. Sow them in modules with some seed compost and if there are mice around, cover them up before they germinate, as rodents love the seeds.  Harden off the young seedlings, then plant them out about 6-8” apart once all risk of frost has passed and he soil is warming up.  Dig in plenty of organic matter initially, and water regularly throughout the season.  The beans will need a structure with canes or string to wind themselves around as they climb.  Most will find their own way up, but if any get a bit ‘lost’ you can simply wind them up yourself to begin with.  Make sure you wind them anti-clockwise though, otherwise they’ll just unwind themselves!