Yardstick Runner Bean (organic)
£2.90
Out of stock
Sorry, now out of stock for this year! More coming autumn 2026.
The ‘Yardstick’ runner bean originated in south Wales. They gradually turn purple as they mature and have a great flavour. They can toughen a little towards the end of the season, so best eaten young when they’re tender and juicy.
We were lucky to be given a small handful of these beans from Adam Alexander, ‘The Seed Detective’, who received them from Liam Gaffney via the Irish Seed Savers network. Prior to this, its original provenance is unknown, but is likely to be the result of a competition grower selecting for length from an old, commercially available version of the variety.
Approx. 40 seeds.
Botanical name: Phaseolus coccineus
Original seed kindly provided by Adam Alexander, “The Seed Detective”.
- Grown by: Carolyn Moody
Like all runner beans, they’ll need support such as a frame with canes or string to wind themselves up. Sow indoors in modules in mid spring. Transplant once all risk of frost has passed and soil is warming up, giving 9-12” spacings and adding lots of organic material. Can also be sown outdoors in situ, in rodent free areas!
Sorry, now out of stock for this year! More coming autumn 2026. Our growers put their heads together recently and…
Out of stock
These short, stumpy carrots don’t need deep, loose soil, so are brilliant for containers or for growing in less than…
16 in stock
Sorry, now out of stock for this year! More coming autumn 2026. This could potentially be the most beautiful tomato…
Out of stock
A great variety, known as ‘Leibesapfel’ in its native Germany. It’s equally suited to the climate here in Wales, as…
8 in stock
This is a stunningly beautiful poppy whose origins are unknown as it simply appeared on Carolyn’s growing site a few…
15 in stock
Sorry, now out of stock for this year! More coming autumn 2026. This could potentially be the most beautiful tomato…
Out of stock
A great variety, known as ‘Leibesapfel’ in its native Germany. It’s equally suited to the climate here in Wales, as…
8 in stock
Sorry, now out of stock for this year! More coming autumn 2026. A Welsh heirloom variety with red flowers, beautiful…
Out of stock
Sorry, now out of stock for this year! More coming autumn 2026. Originally from Poland, these large tomatoes ripen to…
Out of stock
Sorry, now out of stock for this year! More coming autumn 2026. An unusual variety of summer squash, with bright…
Out of stock
This Welsh variety of the Italian borlotti bean is well suited to our cool, wet climate. They’re tall and bushy…
13 in stock