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Fothergills Oh Sow Simple Climbing French Bean

£369
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Fothergills Oh Sow Simple Climbing French Bean

Bring a hearty, fresh harvest to your garden with Fothergills Oh Sow Simple Climbing French Bean. This high-yielding variety produces long, tender beans with a delicious, sweet flavour that are perfect for steaming, stir-frying, or enjoying fresh. Known for their climbing habit, these beans are ideal for vertical growing, making them perfect for small gardens, raised beds, or container gardening.

Key Features:

  • Delicious Sweet Flavour: Offers a tender and sweet taste, perfect for cooking or eating fresh from the vine.
  • Climbing Habit: The climbing nature of this bean allows it to grow vertically, saving space and making it ideal for small gardens or containers.
  • High Yield: Expect an abundant crop of beans throughout the growing season, providing a continuous harvest.
  • Easy to Grow: This variety is great for both beginner and experienced gardeners, requiring minimal maintenance for a rewarding crop.
  • Space-Saving: Perfect for growing on trellises, canes, or other vertical structures, making it ideal for small or urban gardens.

How to Grow Fothergills Oh Sow Simple Climbing French Bean:

  1. Prepare the Soil:
    Beans prefer well-drained, fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. Choose a sunny spot that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Before planting, enrich the soil with compost to improve fertility.

  2. Sow the Seeds:
    Sow the seeds directly outdoors once all risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up, typically in late spring. Plant the seeds 5 cm deep, spaced around 5-7 cm apart. If sowing in rows, space the rows about 30 cm apart.

  3. Provide Support:
    Climbing French beans need support to grow vertically. Set up a trellis, canes, or a frame before sowing the seeds. Ensure the structure is tall enough to support the plants as they grow and produce beans.

  4. Watering and Feeding:
    Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, especially during dry spells, but avoid overwatering. Beans are relatively low-maintenance, but regular feeding with a balanced fertiliser can help promote healthy growth.

  5. Harvest:
    Beans are usually ready to harvest 8-12 weeks after sowing when the pods are firm, plump, and still tender. Pick them regularly to encourage further production and ensure the best flavour. Harvesting in the morning is often ideal for beans as they tend to be more crisp at this time.

Fothergills Oh Sow Simple Climbing French Bean is an excellent addition to your vegetable garden, offering both high yield and versatility. Whether you’re growing in a small garden, a raised bed, or containers, this climbing bean variety will save space while providing a delicious and nutritious harvest throughout the growing season.

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What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

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- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
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What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

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Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

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If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.