{"product_id":"dwarf-french-bean-seeds-the-prince-classic-heirloom-early-producer-125-seeds","title":"Dwarf French Bean Seeds - The Prince - Classic Heirloom \u0026 Early Producer (125 Seeds)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Royalty of the Kitchen Garden.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/b\u003e has been a staple in British vegetable patches for decades, and for very good reason. This esteemed heritage variety is legendary for its speed, often being the first bean ready to harvest in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eEach pack contains \u003cb\u003e125 seeds\u003c\/b\u003e of this high-yielding heirloom. Unlike the round \"pencil\" beans, The Prince produces distinctive long, flat, and fleshy pods that can reach up to 20cm in length. They are incredibly tender, stringless, and possess a depth of flavour that modern hybrids often struggle to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy 'The Prince' remains a favourite:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly to Harvest:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the quickest varieties to reach maturity, ensuring you are eating fresh beans while other varieties are still flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellent Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces flat, smooth pods that remain \"snap-tender\" even as they grow large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProlific Cropper:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite its compact size, it is a heavy lifter, producing clusters of beans consistently throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage Flavour:\u003c\/b\u003e A true gourmet bean with a rich, sweet taste that is perfect for slicing into \"ribbons\" or steaming whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e The Prince (Dwarf\/Bush)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 125 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e April to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e May to July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 5cm (2in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e June to September (One of the earliest!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Because The Prince is so fast to mature, it is the perfect variety for \"gap-filling.\" If you have a space in the garden where an early crop like spinach or radish has finished, sow some Prince beans for a late-summer bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Puzzle Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56553516335428,"sku":"DFB11UK","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0692\/3076\/files\/ThePrince_a81bf2a2-d0ed-4a9f-9b29-3dc46cd38c8e.png?v=1774272711","url":"https:\/\/www.sturmergardencentre.co.uk\/products\/dwarf-french-bean-seeds-the-prince-classic-heirloom-early-producer-125-seeds","provider":"Sturmer Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}