Climbing bean - Marconi a Grano Bianco - Long flavourful white pods, reliable yield - Fresh Seeds

Climbing bean Marconi a Grano Bianco is a standout runner type French bean valued for its reliability and rich flavour. It produces long, wide, flat pods in a fresh green colour, with a very tender texture. Pods can reach up to 28 cm and are completely stringless, which makes them especially pleasant to eat. The plants grow strongly and climb to around 2.5 m, covering supports to form attractive green screens that combine decorative value with a generous crop.

Marconi a Grano Bianco is an excellent choice if you enjoy fresh vegetables picked straight from the garden. The pods stay tender after cooking and also hold their quality when frozen or preserved. They are versatile in the kitchen and work well with butter and herbs, as well as in stews, soups, and salads. They are also a source of valuable nutrients, including beta carotene, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, making this variety a tasty and worthwhile addition to home growing.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds 2 to 3 cm deep. This supports quick, even emergence and helps young plants develop strongly. For the best start, use warm soil that is slightly moist.

Outdoor sowing time

Sow outdoors from May to July, once the soil temperature is above 15 C and the risk of frost has passed. In suitable conditions, the beans germinate quickly and produce vigorous shoots that begin cropping after a few weeks.

Spacing

Plant at a spacing of 50 x 50 cm. This gives the vines room to grow, improves air circulation, and helps reduce the risk of fungal diseases. It also makes routine care and harvesting much easier.

Harvest time

Harvest from July to September. During this period the plants crop heavily and the pods have their best flavour and tenderness. Pick young pods regularly to encourage the plant to keep producing new ones.

Growing

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an easy annual to grow, but it performs best with the right conditions. Choose a sunny position sheltered from strong wind and provide light, humus rich, free draining soil. Keep the soil moderately moist, as too much water can cause seeds to rot, while very dry soil slows growth. Before sowing, enrich the ground with compost or well rotted manure to improve structure and support better yields. As a climbing variety, it needs supports such as canes, netting, or a pergola, which the plants will cover with lush green growth.

This is a variety that suits both beginners and experienced gardeners. It rewards you with a heavy crop and adds a lively, decorative feature that looks good through the summer.

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Pack contents

The pack contains 10 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and the sow by date.