bean (runner) 'Liberty'

Start from seed in a heated greenhouse or on a warm windowsill. Plant outside once all risk of frost has passed in a warm, sunny, sheltered site; incorporate well-rotted manure into soil before planting and keep the soil moist when plants are flowering to ensure good fruit set. See the Grow Your Own pages on vegetable cultivation for further advice

Remove tips of shoots once they reach the top of the support

May be susceptible to black bean aphid and to slugs, snails and birds

May be susceptible to foot rot