Enorma

Enorma Runner Bean

A true showstopper in the garden! Enorma lives up to its name, producing masses of long, straight pods that can reach an incredible 30–50cm in length. This early-maturing, easy-to-grow variety is packed with rich flavour and perfect for freezing — and with such heavy yields, you’ll definitely have plenty to store!

Harvest
From June onwards, before the beans inside start to swell for the sweetest, most tender pods.

Growing Instructions

• Planting: Space 25cm apart in well-drained soil beside canes, trellis, or netting. Gently guide the stems upward as they grow, then let them trail back down once they reach the top.

• Position: Choose a sunny, sheltered site for the best growth and pod development.

• Watering: Keep well watered until established and during dry weather — runner beans love moisture!

• Feeding: Begin feeding every two weeks once the first pods appear (not before) to encourage continuous cropping.

• Frost Protection: Protect young plants from late frosts using cloches or fleece.

• Pollination: Plant Sweet Peas nearby to attract pollinators and boost yields.

Top Tips

• Pick Regularly: Harvest often to keep pods tender and ensure a constant supply.

• Freeze for Later: Blanch and freeze your surplus — these beans keep their flavour beautifully.

• Encourage Growth: Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds.

• Companion Planting: Grow Nasturtiums close by to deter bean beetles and add a splash of colour.