bean (runner) 'St George'

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 Runner beans cultivation for further advice

No pruning required

May be susceptible to slugs and snails and black bean aphid. Bean seed fly and birds may also be troublesome

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to foot and root rot