It’s not too late to sow beans

Every year, I grow purple climbing beans and have great success with

- ‘Blauhilde’ and ‘Cosse Violette’, 

but if you prefer a traditional green bean, try 

- ‘Cobra’. 

 I also love to grow runner beans, and ‘Painted Lady’ did well here last year. 

 I’m trying out a dwarf variety called ‘Hestia’ this season, alongside the compact 

- ‘Merveille de Piemonte’ (which I bought by mistake last season but now adore) and the dwarf french bean ‘Faraday’. 

 All are good choices for growing in small plots and containers.