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Climbing French Borlotto Bean Seeds – Decorative & Flavourful Beans (UK)
Climbing French Borlotto Bean Seeds – Decorative & Flavourful Beans (UK)
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Climbing French Borlotto Beans produce striking cream pods splashed with red markings, filled with richly flavoured beans ideal for fresh use or drying. Vigorous and productive, they’re perfect for UK gardens, allotments, and growing up supports.
Why Grow Climbing French Borlotto Beans?
Attractive speckled pods and beans
Rich, nutty flavour
Vigorous climbing habit with high yields
Suitable for fresh eating or drying
Excellent ornamental value on supports
Easy to grow with simple support
How to Sow French Bean Seeds (UK Guide)
Sowing time: May–June
Where: Direct sow outdoors after risk of frost
Seed depth: 3–5cm
Germination: 7–14 days
Provide supports at sowing time
Growing Instructions
Grow in a sunny, sheltered position
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Provide canes, trellis, or supports
Water regularly during flowering and pod formation
Avoid disturbing roots once established
Harvesting & Use
Harvest period: Summer to early autumn
Pick pods young for fresh use
Allow pods to mature for drying beans
Ideal for soups, stews, and Italian dishes
Product Details
Variety: Climbing French Borlotto Bean
Plant type: Tender annual vegetable
Pod colour: Cream with red speckles
Approx. seed count: (50 seeds)
Growing location: Gardens, allotments, supports
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable for: UK growing conditions
Why Buy from Curriott Hill Nursery
Seeds selected for reliable UK performance
Small-batch, quality-focused nursery
Fast UK dispatch
Suitable for beginner and experienced growers
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For Seeds
If you are unhappy with your purchase, we will accept returns up to 14 days from purchase.
Refunds will be issued once the item has been received by us, in its original packaging.
Buyer pays for return postage
For Fresh Microgreens
If your Microgreens do not arrive in Perfect Condition with 48 hours of dispatch we will refund all orders.
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