Enjoy growing a unique blend of French and runner bean qualities with the Thompson and Morgan Runner Bean Tenderstar Seeds, delivering smooth mid-green stringless pods bursting with classic flavour and a tender bite. You'll love harvesting pods up to 20cm long, while the plant's bi-coloured red and white blooms add a cheerful touch to your kitchen garden. Perfect for sunny spots, 'Tenderstar' thrives in varied weather and offers a generous crop from late summer to early autumn, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners seeking reliable, tasty results. 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).
