French Bean Hawkesbury Wonder Seeds
French Bean Hawkesbury Wonder Seeds produce one of the finest traditional exhibition-quality dwarf French beans available to gardeners. Celebrated for its exceptionally long, slender, flat green pods, outstanding flavour and dependable cropping, Hawkesbury Wonder has earned an excellent reputation with allotment growers, home gardeners and exhibitors alike. Its combination of vigorous bush plants, heavy yields and premium pod quality makes it a superb choice for anyone looking to enjoy delicious home-grown French beans throughout the summer.
The compact plants are also highly productive in family gardens where ease of maintenance is important. Their bush habit eliminates the need for canes or frames, making them simple to manage while still delivering excellent yields. Successive sowings every two to three weeks from late spring to early summer will provide fresh beans over a much longer harvesting season.
Freshly picked Hawkesbury Wonder beans are a real treat in the kitchen. Their sweet flavour and tender texture require very little preparation, making them ideal for quick summer meals. They pair beautifully with roasted meats, fish, salads and pasta dishes, while their attractive appearance makes them equally suitable for serving whole as a premium vegetable side dish.
Whether grown for exhibition, the family table or the freezer, French Bean Hawkesbury Wonder Seeds continue to justify their long-standing reputation as one of Britain’s finest traditional dwarf French beans. Combining compact plants, outstanding yields, exceptionally long pods and excellent flavour, this dependable variety offers gardeners reliable performance year after year and remains a superb addition to any vegetable garden.
Sowing Instructions
Sow French Bean Hawkesbury Wonder Seeds indoors from April to May take a look at our Propagation Equipment
Sow in modules or small pots for an early start, or sow directly outdoors from late May until July once all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Sow seeds 4–5 cm deep, spacing plants 10–15 cm apart with 45–60 cm between rows. Choose a warm, sheltered position in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Germination usually occurs within 7–14 days in favourable conditions. Keep plants well watered during flowering and pod development for maximum yields.
Harvesting
Harvest from July through September, picking pods while they are young, smooth and tender. Frequent harvesting encourages continued flowering and extends the cropping season. For exhibition purposes, select the longest, straightest and most uniform pods at their peak condition.
Why Choose French Bean Hawkesbury Wonder Seeds?
- Traditional exhibition-quality dwarf French bean
- Produces exceptionally long, slender, flat green pods
- Outstanding sweet flavour and tender texture
- Heavy cropping over an extended season
- Compact bush plants requiring little or no support
- Ideal for gardens, raised beds and allotments
- Excellent variety for vegetable exhibitions
- Suitable for fresh eating and freezing
- Improves soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen
- Reliable performer in UK growing conditions
