• Climbing French Bean Bob and Mary
  • Climbing French Bean Bob and Mary flower
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French bean

Bob and Mary

This tasty and prolific bean was donated by Seed Guardian Liz Ramsay, who was given the seeds by her sister's partner, a native of British Columbia, Canada. His family have grown this variety since the beginning of the 20th century. It is thought that the family received the beans as payment for help repairing farm equipment for a Ukrainian neighbour. Liz says, “The pods can be eaten at all stages: juicy and young, tender and mature or even as a dried bean.” Seed colour whitish.
  • Number of seeds
    10
  • Growth habit
    Climbing

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