Whether you know them as French, waxpod, string, snap, haricot, flageolet or green beans, a summer vegetable garden is seldom complete without them.
They are simple to grow, tasty and highly nutritious - so what better reasons could there be for you to make room for a few on your veg patch?
You'll find the taste of home-grown beans far superior to those you can buy in shops and you can grow a wide range of different varieties not suitable for commercial production.
There are two main forms of French bean - dwarf and climbing.
The former grow into small, bushy plants, while the latter, like runner beans, will wind themselves around the nearest support and can reach up to 2.5m (8ft) in height.
Dwarf beans are a safer bet for beginners, as they are easier to care for, but climbers have the potential to produce a much higher yield.
The trick to getting a successful crop lies in good soil preparation, as well as regular feeding and watering during the long summer months.
Jamie Oliver might know his Cavalo Nero from his cauliflower, but do you?
Watch your favourite Jamie food shows again, free, for 30 days
.jpg)
.jpg)
More from Jamie at home
Your Comments
Post your comment
Please note: In order to post a comment you need to be registered and logged in to Channel 4:
Sign In Here or Register Here
Comments closed
Comments are closed at the present time
Comments
Thank you for your comment!
Your message will be reviewed and the best ones will be published below.
If you intended to make an official comment to Channel 4 please contact us.