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Seedlings sown under glass should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the above spacing, once all risk of frost has past. Direct sown seedlings can be thinned out as required. Water regularly during dry weather. Ready to harvest from July to September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13156909511,"sku":"30201A","price":3.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3566\/files\/bluelake.png?v=1708036012"},{"product_id":"kings-seeds-climbing-french-bean-hunter-seeds","title":"Kings Seeds Climbing French Bean Hunter 100 Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003eClimbing French Bean Hunter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunter produces bright green, flat-podded, stringless beans, which are ideal for forcing under heated glass, unheated polytunnels or maincrops outside. It is a very prolific variety. 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