{"title":"Grow Beans \u0026 Peas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bean-pea-net-1-8m-6-x-1-8m-6","title":"Bean \u0026 Pea Net – 1.8m x 1.8m Tangle-Free Support Mesh | Garland","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"425\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eSupport your climbers the sustainable way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"683\" class=\"\"\u003eLooking for a strong, natural alternative to plastic netting? 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This makes Benchmaster a lovely choice for gardeners who want structure and height as well as a generous harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eThis variety has been awarded the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for reliability and performance in UK conditions. As part of the Mr Fothergills seed range produced in partnership with the RHS, it has been tested for vigour, yield and flavour so you can sow with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eSow indoors from April to May in pots of moist compost or sow direct outside from May once the soil has warmed and the risk of frost has passed. Place 2 seeds together, spacing plants about 30cm apart in rows 45cm apart. Provide sturdy canes, netting or a frame and train the plants as they grow. Keep soil moist and weed free and feed regularly once flowering starts to support pod production. With good care you can harvest from July through to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eEach packet contains 40 seeds, enough for a handsome row or an impressive teepee of climbers. 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As part of the RHS endorsed range by Mr Fothergills, Runner Bean Firestorm has been selected for reliability, quality and garden performance so you can grow with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003ePair these seeds with AllotMate Essentials plant supports, jute twine and soil improving composts to create a productive and beautiful runner bean display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52214989324626,"sku":"5011775273884","price":4.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6260\/9746\/files\/rhs-runner-bean-firestorm-seeds-by-mr-fothergills-vegetable-seeds-18406-5011775273884-mr-fothergills-shop-now-at-allotmate-essentials-4712120.jpg?v=1765552591"},{"product_id":"rhs-runner-bean-st-george-seeds-by-mr-fothergills","title":"Mr Fothergills RHS Runner Bean St George Seeds AGM Early Prolific","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRunner Bean St George is a modern British bred climbing variety from Mr Fothergill's Seeds, produced in partnership with the RHS and awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and consistent performance. It belongs to the Phaseolus coccineus species and is a full climbing variety, reaching up to 3 metres tall. What sets St George apart is its exceptional combination of ornamental and practical qualities: the flowers are a genuinely striking red and white bicolour, making it one of the most attractive runner beans you can grow, while the pods themselves are long, smooth, pale green and produced in clusters that make picking considerably easier than many other varieties. It is an improved variety, producing crops earlier and of superior quality compared to the older bicoloured variety Painted Lady, which it has largely superseded in serious kitchen gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it is good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSt George is both early and prolific, which is exactly what you want from a runner bean. Beans set well even in variable British summers, forming in clusters rather than scattered individually along the plant, which speeds up harvesting considerably once the season gets going. The pods are long, reaching around 25 to 30cm, with a satisfying snap and a good clean flavour when picked young and tender. Because they form in clusters and the plants crop heavily over a long period, you get a sustained harvest through summer and into autumn rather than a short glut. Surplus pods freeze exceptionally well, making it straightforward to preserve the harvest for later in the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSt George is a climbing variety and needs robust support: a double row of 2.5 metre canes in an A-frame arrangement, a wigwam structure or strong netting all work well. It performs best in a sunny, sheltered position in well drained, fertile soil with plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost worked in before planting. Like all runner beans it is frost tender, so seeds sown indoors in April or May need hardening off carefully before going outside, and outdoor sowing should wait until all frost risk has passed. Once established the plants grow strongly and quickly, and regular watering at the base of the plants, particularly as the flowers develop, is important for good pod set. Pinching out the growing tips once plants reach the top of their supports will encourage side shoots and extend the productive season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest and outcome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePick pods from July onwards, working regularly through the plants every two to three days. Pods are at their best when young, tender and around 15 to 20cm long: at this stage they will snap cleanly and the beans inside will still be small and pale. Do not let pods reach full maturity on the plant as this signals the plant to stop flowering, which brings the harvest to an end. The cluster forming habit of St George makes it easier to spot and pick pods at the right stage than on many varieties. Regular picking is the single most important thing you can do to keep the plants producing right through into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSt George suits anyone who wants a high performing, visually attractive runner bean that delivers a serious crop. It is a natural choice for allotment growers who want something that earns its growing space across a long season, and for kitchen gardeners who value both good yields and a plant that looks genuinely beautiful on the plot while it is doing it. The early and prolific cropping habit makes it a good option for anyone who has struggled with pod set in cooler or variable seasons. 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It is a Pisum sativum variety, grown for its plump, tender pods which are shelled to reveal up to eight sweet, succulent peas inside. As a first early, it is one of the quickest peas to reach harvest, and its compact growing habit, reaching around 60cm tall, makes it particularly suited to containers, raised beds and smaller kitchen gardens where taller varieties simply do not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it is good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe peas inside each pod are notably sweet and tender, and because Avola is an early variety, you are getting that fresh homegrown flavour at a point in the season when most crops are only just getting started. The productivity is impressive for such a compact plant: pods are well filled, and successive sowings mean you can keep the harvest going across several weeks rather than getting everything at once. It also freezes exceptionally well, which matters when you have a glut and want to make the most of it. For a variety this easy to manage, the yields it delivers are genuinely satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvola is a hardy variety, which means it tolerates cooler conditions better than most and can be sown earlier in the season as a result. It grows to around 60cm tall and has a naturally tidy, compact habit that rarely needs much in the way of staking, though a few short pea sticks or a stretch of netting will help the plants stay upright and keep pods off the ground as they fill. It performs well in open ground, raised beds and large containers alike, making it one of the more versatile peas available. It prefers a sunny, well drained position with fertile, moisture retentive soil and does not like sitting in waterlogged conditions. Its flowers are nectar rich and genuinely attractive to bees, which is a pleasant bonus in a kitchen garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest and outcome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDepending on your sowing date, pods will be ready to harvest from around June onwards. Pick from the bottom of the plant upwards, using both hands to avoid snapping the stems, and check the plants every two or three days once pods start to fill. Pods are ready when they feel plump and rounded but are still tender to the touch. Shell them straight into a colander and use immediately for the best flavour: fresh homegrown peas eaten on the day of picking are a genuinely different experience from anything you will find in a supermarket. Any surplus freezes well and holds its flavour better than most vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvola is an excellent choice for anyone new to growing peas, thanks to its compact size, early cropping and forgiving nature. It is equally well suited to experienced allotment growers who want to fill an early gap in the season before maincrops come through. Anyone gardening in a small space, on a patio, or in raised beds will appreciate how well it fits without taking over. 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It belongs to the eat all pea category, meaning the whole pod is eaten before the peas inside fully develop, giving you the sweetness of a fresh pea with the satisfying crunch of the pod. It is a quick maturing variety, growing to around 75cm to 1 metre tall, making it one of the more compact sugarsnaps available and well suited to smaller plots as well as larger allotments. Like Delikata, Cascadia also offers a dual purpose option: let the pods fill out fully and you can shell them for sweet peas instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it is good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pods are thick walled, light green and noticeably sweet, with a texture that holds up whether you are eating them straight from the plant or cooking them briefly. The flavour is at its best when the pods are fully filled out but before the peas become visible through the skin, so it rewards a little patience at harvest time. Cascadia shows good resistance to powdery mildew, which is one of the most common problems that shortens the season for pea crops, and it was also the first pea variety to be bred with resistance to pea enation mosaic virus. That combination of disease tolerance means the plants stay productive and healthy for longer, giving you a more reliable harvest across the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCascadia is a compact, relatively tidy variety that grows well in open, sunny positions in well drained, fertile soil. It is not a heavy feeder as legumes fix their own nitrogen, but it benefits from good organic matter in the ground before sowing. Plants reach around 75cm to 1 metre and will need some support as they grow: pea sticks, netting or a simple cane frame all work well. It can also be grown successfully in large containers as long as watering is consistent, particularly once the plants come into flower. Two or three successional sowings a few weeks apart will extend the harvest considerably, making it easier to keep a steady supply of pods coming through summer rather than a single large glut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest and outcome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePods are ready to pick from May through to September depending on your sowing date. Pick when the pods have filled out and taken on a rounded, tubular shape but before you can clearly see the individual peas pressing against the skin. Work from the bottom of the plant upwards and pick regularly, as consistent harvesting encourages the plant to keep producing. Pods left on the plant too long become fibrous at the sugarsnap stage, so it is worth checking every few days. Any that do get away from you can be shelled out as peas rather than going to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCascadia suits a wide range of growers. Beginners will find it forgiving and quick to reward, producing pods faster than many other pea types. Allotment growers will appreciate the compact habit, which makes it easier to fit into a rotation without dedicating a large amount of space. Kitchen gardeners who want something to eat fresh through the summer, straight from the plant or into a stir fry, will find it one of the most satisfying crops to grow. If you are new to sugarsnap peas and want a tried and tested, RHS backed variety to start with, this is a very sensible place to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52214989521234,"sku":"5011775273860","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6260\/9746\/files\/rhs-pea-sugarsnap-cascadia-vegetable-seeds-16763-5011775273860-mr-fothergills-shop-now-at-allotmate-essentials-7960408.jpg?v=1765552591"},{"product_id":"rhs-pea-mangetout-delikata","title":"Mr Fothergills RHS Pea Mangetout Delikata Seeds AGM High Yield","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDelikata is a mangetout pea variety from Mr Fothergill's Seeds, produced in partnership with the RHS and awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliable performance in British gardens. It belongs to the Pisum sativum family and is classified as a mangetout type, meaning the flat pods are eaten whole before the peas inside fully develop. That said, Delikata is a genuinely versatile variety. Leave some pods to mature and you can shell them out for sweet, wrinkled peas instead. Two crops in one, which is rare for a mangetout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it is good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pods are dark green, tender and impressively sweet, with a satisfying crisp texture that holds up well in the kitchen whether you are eating them raw, steaming them lightly or tossing them into a stir fry. Delikata shows good resistance to disease, which is one of the reasons it earned its AGM, and that resistance translates directly into a longer, more reliable picking season. Where many pea varieties trail off as the season goes on, Delikata keeps producing. It is also the first wrinkled seeded mangetout variety, which contributes to its notably sweet flavour, something that sets it apart from smoother seeded types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDelikata is a straightforward variety to grow and performs well in most British kitchen garden conditions. It prefers an open, sunny position in well drained, fertile soil with a good amount of organic matter worked in before sowing. It is not suitable for heavy waterlogging but tolerates a range of soil types well. Plants grow to around 1.3 metres tall, so some form of support is needed as they establish, whether that is pea sticks, netting or a simple cane and twine frame. It can also be grown successfully in large containers, making it a workable option for smaller plots or paved areas, as long as watering is kept consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest and outcome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePick the pods from late spring or early summer through to September, working from the bottom of the plant upwards. Pods are ready as mangetout when they reach roughly 5 to 8 centimetres long and you can just see the peas forming inside, still flat and stringless at that stage. Regular picking is important as it encourages the plant to keep producing, so do not let pods sit too long. If you do miss a batch, simply leave them to swell fully and shell them instead. The resulting peas are sweet, wrinkled and entirely worth the wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDelikata is a brilliant choice for allotment growers who want a productive, low maintenance crop that keeps giving through the summer. It is also well suited to kitchen gardeners who want something versatile enough to eat in multiple ways across the season. Beginners will find it forgiving and rewarding, and experienced growers will appreciate the dual purpose nature of the variety and its strong disease resistance. If you enjoy successional sowing and want a steady supply of pods from June through to September, this is exactly the kind of variety to build a season around.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52214989816146,"sku":"5011775273853","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6260\/9746\/files\/mr-fothergills-rhs-pea-mangetout-delikata-seeds-agm-high-yield-vegetable-seeds-5011775273853-5011775273853-mr-fothergills-shop-now-at-allotmate-essentials-7032536.png?v=1777651044"}],"url":"https:\/\/allotmate-essentials.com\/collections\/grow-beans-peas.oembed","provider":"AllotMate Essentials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}