Moonlight, named for the perfectly white flowers (that seem to glow when you look out at them late at night) has smooth, stringless pods with all the flavour you can desire. It produces masses of flowers, and with the potential to self-pollinate these set well even in poor weather or high temperatures. This results in a prolific crop of tasty beans. Awarded an AGM by the RHS
Price for 24 seeds
SOW: in late spring after frost danger has passed. We like to start runners in pots (seed depth 2.5-5cm) & plant out when they show signs of wanting to climb after hardening off. You can plant them in situ but put your canes in place first! They like rich soil so if you are able to dig in organic matter early in the spring the beans will appreciate the extra boost.
GROW: they like a cane each, you may need to encourage them to twine but they soon get the hang of it. You can pinch out the first growing tip when 25cm high to encourage more bushy growth. They are insect pollinated – the insects prefer shelter from wind. Depending on the growing conditions cropping will start in about 12-14 weeks. They like to be watered at the base in dry weather.
EAT: keep picking and the beans will keep coming. We like to pick our beans when they are young. Fresh beans to the plate are a flavour to savour – we have been known to eat a bowl full with a dash of lemon juice! All Runner Beans freeze very well – slice and bag into meal sized amounts.
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