{"title":"Legumes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeas and beans are generous, easy-going plants that enrich your soil while filling your kitchen with fresh pods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seed-broad-bean-aquadulce-claudia","title":"Broad Bean, Aquadulce Claudia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Bean ‘Aquadulce Claudia’ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandard pack: 45 seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA traditional white‑seeded variety known for its reliability, winter hardiness and excellent flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e It produces slightly longer pods than standard ‘Aquadulce’ and is a popular choice with gardeners who want a strong, early crop. The plants are sturdy and productive, reaching around 100cm tall and 45cm wide, with pods that can grow up to 22cm long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis variety is particularly well suited to autumn sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for anyone looking to secure an early spring harvest. Sow in late autumn for strong overwintered plants, or sow in early spring for a later crop. Its resilience and consistent performance make it a dependable addition to any vegetable plot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow: November to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 8 - 10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: May to July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHeight: to 100cm | Spread: to 45cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHardy annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWant to know more about growing Broad Beans? Check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/pages\/broad-bean\" title=\"Broad Bean Growing guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrowing \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.collieflowers.co.uk\/growing-guides\"\u003eguide.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009407148296,"sku":"UK Plant Passport | A: Vica faba | B: 143722| C: 87835 | D: GB","price":2.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/broad-beans-in-a-bowl.png?v=1766400961"},{"product_id":"seed-broad-bean-pink-karmazyn","title":"Broad Bean, Pink Karmazyn","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Bean ‘Pink Karmazyn’ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandard pack: 40 seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA charming heritage variety, prized for its attractive rose‑pink beans and rich, nutty flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The unusual colour makes it a favourite among gardeners and cooks alike, adding something a little different to early‑season harvests. The beans hold their colour best when picked young, which also keeps them tender and quick to cook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants are compact, robust and well suited to more exposed sites\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a reliable choice for a wide range of gardens. The pods are produced generously and are best harvested while still small for the sweetest flavour and best texture, ‘Pink Karmazyn’ is a rewarding variety to include in your plot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow: November to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 8 - 10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: May to July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHeight: to 60cm | Spread: to 45cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHardy annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWant to know more about growing Broad Beans? Check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/pages\/broad-bean\" title=\"Broad Bean Growing guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrowing \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.collieflowers.co.uk\/growing-guides\"\u003eguide.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009407181064,"sku":"UK Plant Passport | A: Vica faba | B: 143722| C: K92115| D: GB","price":2.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/Broad_Bean_Karmazyn.jpg?v=1774534599"},{"product_id":"climbing-french-bean-cosse-violette-seeds","title":"Climbing French Bean, Cosse Violette","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimbing French Bean ‘Cosse Violette’ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandard pack: 75 seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduces beautiful deep‑purple pods that turn a rich dark green when cooked.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flavour is excellent — tender, smooth and slightly sweet — and plants crop generously over a long period whether grown in a greenhouse or out in the open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a climbing variety, it needs support just like runner beans\u003c\/strong\u003e, happily twining up canes, netting or a wigwam. Regular picking encourages even heavier harvests and keeps the plants productive well into late summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike all French beans, it’s frost‑tender\u003c\/strong\u003e, so wait until the soil has warmed before sowing outdoors, or start under cover for an earlier crop. Warmth and steady watering will give you the best yields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow: March to June\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination: 7 - 10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest: July to October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHeight: to 180cm | Spread: to 30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHalf-hardy annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on growing beans, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.collieflowers.co.uk\/growing-guides\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrowing guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009408196872,"sku":"UK Plant Passport A: Phaseolus vulgaris | B: 143722 | C: 84886 | D: GB","price":1.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/Cosse_Violette.jpg?v=1767024295"},{"product_id":"dwarf-french-bean-tendergreen-seeds","title":"Dwarf French Bean, Tendergreen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf French Bean ‘Tendergreen’ produces medium‑long, pencil‑thin pods in a soft light green, each marked with distinct purple streaks that disappear during cooking.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pods are virtually stringless, full of flavour and ideal for freezing, making this a brilliant all‑round variety for the kitchen garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike all French beans, this family is frost‑tender\u003c\/strong\u003e, so sow only once the weather has properly warmed up. Plants are compact, productive and easy to grow, giving you a generous harvest through summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on growing French beans, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.collieflowers.co.uk\/growing-guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egrowing guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard pack: 40 seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009410130184,"sku":"UK Plant Passport A: Phaseolus vulgaris | B: 143722 | C: 86711 | D: GB","price":1.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/French_Bean_TG_Rainbow_Dazzle_shutterstock.jpg?v=1767110258"},{"product_id":"pea-kelvedon-wonder-seeds","title":"Pea, Kelvedon Wonder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePea ‘Kelvedon Wonder’ is a hugely popular and reliable variety, ideal for successional sowing and producing heavy crops of small, sweet, beautifully flavoured peas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact and easy to manage, plants reach around 45cm tall, making them perfect for smaller gardens, raised beds and allotments alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the very best flavour, pick the pods young and cook them within 30 minutes of harvesting — this preserves their natural sweetness before the sugars begin to turn to starch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on growing peas from seed, check out our growing guides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard pack: 100 seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009412686088,"sku":"UK Plant Passport:  A: Pisum sativum | B:143722 | C:85333 | D: GB","price":1.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/Peas_Zakar_Mar_Sutterstock.jpg?v=1767977083"},{"product_id":"pea-meteor-seeds","title":"Pea, Meteor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePea ‘Meteor’ is a superb dwarf variety, ideal for exposed plots and container growing thanks to its compact, sturdy habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being winter‑hardy, it stands up well to frost and can be sown in November to produce one of the earliest crops of the season, maturing from late April.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the sweetest flavour, pick the pods young and cook them within 30 minutes of harvesting — this keeps the natural sugars intact before they begin to convert to starch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on growing peas from seed, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.collieflowers.co.uk\/growing-guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egrowing guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard pack: 100 seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009412718856,"sku":"UK Plant Passport:  A: Pisum sativum | B:143722 | C:85333M | D: GB","price":1.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/a-basket-of-peas-in-pods-set-in-a-field-zoom-in-on-basket-and-peas-less-background.png?v=1767977254"},{"product_id":"borlotti-bean-barlotta-lingua-di-fuoco-seeds","title":"Climbing French Bean, Barlotta Lingua di Fuoco 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Barlotta Lingua di Fuoco 2’\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard pack: 45 seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFar easier to grow than it is to pronounce, and \u003cstrong\u003eone of the most striking climbing French beans\u003c\/strong\u003e you can add to the garden. The flat green pods are splashed with vivid red markings that look almost painted on — a colour that sadly disappears when cooked, but is a joy to admire on the plant. \u003cstrong\u003eYou can eat the pods fresh when young\u003c\/strong\u003e, use the semi‑mature beans as flageolets, or dry the fully mature seeds for winter use. Even the seeds themselves are beautifully patterned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vigorous climber\u003c\/strong\u003e, it grows in much the same way as runner beans and will happily scramble up canes, netting or a wigwam. Expect a generous crop through summer once the weather warms, as this family of beans is \u003cstrong\u003efrost‑tender and should only be sown after all risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow: March to June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 5 - 21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: July to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHeight: to 180cm | Spread: to 45cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHalf-hardy annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more informaiton on growing Climing French Beans, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/pages\/french-beans?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=915eaf4c8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"French Beans Growing Guides\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrowing Guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53321205350664,"sku":"UK Plant Passport \/  A: Phaseolus vulgaris | B: 143722| C: CFBBF2| D: GB","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/BorlottiBeans.jpg?v=1771154071"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/collections\/a-basket-of-peas-in-pods-set-in-a-field-zoom-in-on-basket-and-peas-less-background.png?v=1769526177","url":"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/collections\/legume-seeds.oembed","provider":"Collie Flowers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}