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Veg recommendations

LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
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Hi all

I'm planning my veg for next year.

As an alternative to runner beans this year I'd like to try French beans, could anyone recommend a good reliable variety?

I'd also like to try mangetout, so a recommended variety of that too please.

Many thanks!
I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 

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  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    Little bump
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • LG_LG_ Posts: 4,360
    I grow climbing French beans (a mixture of runners and French grown together) and grow Blue Lake, which we find prolific and delicious. I haven't tried others to compare them though!
    'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.'
    - Cicero
  • rachelQrtJHBjbrachelQrtJHBjb Posts: 819
    'Cobra' is a good choice.
  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    Thank you @LG_ and @rachelQrtJHBjb
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Another vote for Cobra - tasty and very prolific.
    I sow in 2 batches to prolong the season

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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