Vigorous growing variety producing large quantities of stringless pods with very good flavour and good length.
SOW April to June
HARVEST July onwards
TYPE Main Crop Climber – Scarlet Flower
WHERE TO SOW:
Early sowings in individual pots or modules in glasshouse or cold frame or from early May sow 2 seeds 5cm deep and 20cm apart with 60cm between rows outside.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Glasshouse seedlings should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the spacings above with a support cane at each planting station. Reduce outside sowings to single plants. Circular plantings can be made with canes joined at the centre to form a wigwam.
HANDY TIP: Traditionally served lightly boiled with butter but also makes a pleasant addition to a salad chopped into bite size pieces.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE: A good source of Vitamin C, Folic acid and Iron. High fibre content.