Thompson and Morgan Tenderstar Runner Bean Seeds

Enjoy a bountiful kitchen garden harvest with Thompson and Morgan Tenderstar Runner Bean Seeds that blend the finest qualities of French and runner beans, offering smooth, stringless pods bursting with true flavour and a tender bite. You'll love the mid-green pods growing up to 20cm long, thriving in a range of weather, and adorned with charming red and white blooms that brighten up your outdoor space. Each packet contains 30 seeds, perfect for those seeking a reliable, high-yield crop from late summer into early autumn—just remember to cook before eating and enjoy them fresh or frozen. When growing runner beans, provide a thick mulch of organic matter around the base of the plants to help conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Water runner beans regularly, particularly as the flowers develop, and provide a liquid feed every 14 days during mid-summer. Pinch out the tips of the beans when they reach the top of their supports. Beans can be harvested from July onwards. Pick the beans regularly and a little on the young side to ensure top quality and prolonged cropping. Culinary note: Suitable for freezing. Caution: Cook runner beans before eating to avoid discomfort. Ideal For: Kitchen Garden. Hardiness: Half-hardy. Position In: Full sun. Height: Up to 300cm. Spread: Up to 30cm. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Images may be included to illustrate supply, but can vary due to seasonal changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).