French Bean 'Tendergreen'

French Bean 'Tendergreen' is a superb dwarf bush variety, highly regarded for its excellent flavour and tender, stringless pods. This robust and compact plant is perfect for smaller gardens or containers, producing a generous crop of straight, medium-green beans. 'Tendergreen' is an early maturing variety, offering a quick succession of harvests throughout the summer months in the UK. It prefers a sunny, sheltered site with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering, especially during dry spells, will ensure continuous production. The beans are delicious eaten fresh, steamed, or stir-fried, and can also be blanched and frozen for later use. A truly versatile vegetable.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam.

Hardiness: H2 — down to 1°C.

Flowering: Jul, Aug.