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An Italian classic heirloom borlotti with red and white firey-looking pods, Firetongue beans are one of the most attractive beans as they grow, it’s almost a shame to pick them! But when you do, you can enjoy an incredibly versatile bean which can be eaten young fresh (steaming helps preserve the colour), or allowed to mature and dried as a delicious and nutritious addition to a winter casserole, soup or stew.
Climbing habit.
Average 50 seeds.
84 in stock
Can be sown in position May to early June, if you have no problem with mice or pigeons. Sow close together as little as 7cm apart at a depth of 5cm. Alternatively, sow indoors in module trays from April to May. Beans are fast growing, so don’t be tempted to sow too early. Harden off and plant out after all risk of frost has passed, providing support.
Plants should be efficient climbers, so will require little training. Pick when pods are young and tender to enjoy fresh or leave pods on plant to semi dry to harvest drying beans for storage.
Sowing Months: February – May Harvest Months: July – October Position: Full sun
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