Blue Beans

These beans were brought to the UK from France at the end of WWII. Compact (1.2m) for a climber and thought to be frost resistant and less attractive to slugs than most French beans. Produces beautiful purple flowers followed by dark purple, 12-18cm, plump, flat pods. Guardian Mrs Jane Durston says: “Lovely hot, or blanched and used in salads. Good crisp texture and nutty flavour.” Seed colour pale cream to buff.