Hand holding a bowl filled with dried King of the Early beans.
Dwarf French Bean - King Of The Early Seeds
Hand holding a dried King of the Early pod filled with beans.
Two rows of King of the Early dwarf french bean plants.
Close up of King of the Early Dwarf French Bean Plant
Hand holding a bowl filled with dried King of the Early beans.
Dwarf French Bean - King Of The Early Seeds
Hand holding a dried King of the Early pod filled with beans.
Two rows of King of the Early dwarf french bean plants.
Close up of King of the Early Dwarf French Bean Plant

Seeds of Scotland

Organic Dwarf French Bean - King of the Early

£3.00

GROWN IN SCOTLAND by Seeds of Scotland


Phaseolus vulgaris ~ approx. 40 seeds

A dwarf french bean variety known for being early, dependable and productive.  Tolerant of cool northern growing conditions, these compact bushes produce flat pods with beautiful mottled red baking beans inside.  The pods are tasty when picked green, however, they are commonly left to dry on the plants for a harvest of baking beans, delicious in hearty winter stews. 

 

Growing Info

Sowing: For an early crop, sow in trays, pots or root trainers in early May and transplant after the risk of frost has passed.  If sowing direct, do so in late May/early June, after the risk of frost has passed.

Spacing: 20-30cm

Harvest: Jul-Sep

Tips: French Beans will do best when grown undercover in many parts of Scotland, however, they will also do well outside in a sheltered sunny spot.

Germination: 95% Oct 2025

Resources

For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.

Postage

All seeds are posted via Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service. Prices will be calculated at checkout. Please note, due to legislation covering the inspection and sale of seeds, we can only post orders to Scotland, England and Wales. Please read our Shipping Policy for more information.

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