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Hi All,
can anyone recommend a climbing french bean that can be sown now through to July? I have a variety called the prince growing and have just realised they are a dwarf variety, bought them as plants with poor labeling! :'(

hi, android, welcome to the site  ;D

Blue Lake & Cobra come to mind.

Although Cobra seems to fare better under cover in my part of the world. (polytunnel/greenhouse)

Blue Lake are pretty good. Based on last year, I think Cobra develop a bit faster. I'm trying Blauhilde this year - a purple climber, has clmibed well and now flowering, but can't vouch for the end result.

Thanks 'TG' , I'm in the south east so shouldn't be too much of a problem.
I've got an old packet of Blue lake somewhere may give them a go soon, or might try cobra.
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I always use Blue Lake and it has never failed me.  Good Luck

I grew cobra last year (bought plants from GC) they were quite productive despite attacks from slugs (which wiped out my dwarf ones completely) and being windswept.  This year i have sown my own cobra but half didn't germinate those that did have produced lovely strong plants. I have just sown some more tonight but at home in pots not into the ground. They taste good too.

Welcome to the site Android... I use my own Blue Coco saved seeds...  :)

Welcome to the site android.

My favourite climbing french bean is Fasold.  I also have a variety called Sultana.  Having bought both from Moles Seeds, I have enough to send you a sample, if you would like.

I don't think it is quite too late to sow.  If you PM me your address I could have them in the post by Monday.

valmarg