Pea Bean Inca Climbing French Bean
£2.90
16 in stock
The French Bean that is like a pea!
This is a stunning heritage variety that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Despite its confusing name, it’s actually a vigorous climbing French bean, known for its striking bi-coloured seeds that resemble a ‘Yin Yang’ symbol.
While the young pods can be eaten fresh, this variety truly shines as a shelling or drying bean. When cooked, the seeds hold their shape perfectly but develop a wonderfully soft, creamy texture akin to a floury potato or sweet chestnut. A great choice for winter stews, cassoulets, and soups.
Approx. 60 seeds.
Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Grown by: Chris Vernon
Sow them in deep modules or small pots in late spring (April) 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 the soil is warming up. Can be sown direct in warmer soil in May. 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 anticlockwise though, otherwise they’ll just unwind themselves!
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