{"product_id":"french-bean-climbing-isabel","title":"French Bean (Climbing) Isabel","description":"Unwins Climbing French Bean Isabel Seeds produce plentiful clusters of pencil-podded, long green beans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese flavourful beans are robust, vigorous performers especially when grown in patio containers. With outstanding, natural health, these beans are a must have for this years' to-grow list.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStringless pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrive in sunny positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabulous purple pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains colour when steamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: April to June\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: July to September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow Indoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSow individually in clean pots or modules of compost, 5 cm deep. Water well. Keep on a warm windowsill or in a propagator, maintaining a minimum temperature of 12°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing On \/ Planting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSlowly acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out in May to June when the risk of frost has passed, 15 to 20 cm apart in full sun, in soil with added organic matter. Climbing beans require support with a double row of canes, 1.8 m tall with 45 cm between rows. Keep soil moist at all times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSow direct into the required harvest location, 5 cm deep, 15 to 20 cm apart. Support with canes, as with planting out indoor-sown beans. If planting in containers, choose one at least 75 cm in diameter, such as a half-barrel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePut supporting canes in place before planting out or direct sowing. Pick regularly once the beans are about 10 cm long and snap easily. Climbing beans harvest over a longer period than dwarf beans.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989196460417,"sku":"WEST-31210098","price":2.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/lsmw2u4lklj.jpg?v=1763474171","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/french-bean-climbing-isabel","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}