A unique bi-colour variety. St George produces a prolific yield of 24 to 28 cm long pods which have been bred to pick easily and in a manner which lessens the potential for post-harvest disease.
This climbing or pole Helda bean has flat pods. It shows significantly higher yields in trials than all other commercial varieties. It has improved pod quality and tolerance to wind damage. It produces smooth, stringless pods 20 to 25cm in length. Sow in Feb to crop under glass and sow April to May outside, producing heavy crops July to Sept.
Broad Bean Witkiem manita is our most popular variety for spring sowing. Sow it as late as May to produce a high yield of very good quality white seeded pods. It can also be sown in the autumn in mild areas.