Patio French Green Beans

Patio French Green Beans

Bring a taste of summer to your patio with Patio French Green Beans – compact, high-yielding, and bursting with flavour! Also known as Kenya Beans, Bobby Beans or Fine Beans, this early-maturing bush variety produces an abundance of slender, stringless pods around 10cm long. Crisp, tender, and full of that classic French bean sweetness — they’re perfect for pots, containers, or small garden spaces.

Harvest
From June onwards, once the pods reach around 10cm long and before the beans inside start to swell. Pick frequently to enjoy them at their best.

Growing Instructions

• Planting: Space plants 10cm apart in pots or containers filled with well-drained soil or compost.

• Position: Place in full sun but sheltered from strong winds for the healthiest growth.

• Watering: Keep well watered until established and during dry weather to encourage a steady crop.

• Feeding: Once the first beans begin to form, feed every other week with a liquid fertiliser.

• Frost Protection: Protect plants from frost – these tender beans love warmth!

Top Tips

• Regular Harvesting: Pick beans often to keep plants producing more pods for longer.

• Compact Growing: Perfect for patios, balconies, or small gardens – no canes or trellis needed.

• Flavour Boost: For extra tenderness, pick pods while still young and crisp.

• Cooking Tip: Lightly steam or stir-fry to preserve their vibrant green colour and delicious crunch.