Montezuma's Red

Early and prolific, this variety is described as a dwarf bean, but has a tendency to climb to around 1-1.5m and requires some support. Small creamish-yellow flowers are followed by flattened pods, perfect for using fresh when young, but even better as a dried bean once mature. Garden Organic's Sally Cunningham says that they are meaty and succulent, ideal for bean burgers or chilli.