Runner Bean Enorma Seeds – Long Pod High Yield Variety

Runner Bean ‘Enorma’ Seeds

Runner Bean ‘Enorma’ is a classic and highly productive variety, renowned for producing very long, smooth green pods with excellent flavour. As its name suggests, this variety delivers impressive crops of high-quality beans, making it a favourite with gardeners and allotment growers.

The pods are tender and best harvested young for the finest flavour and texture. Regular picking encourages continued cropping throughout the summer, providing a steady supply of fresh beans for the kitchen.

Reliable, vigorous, and easy to grow, Enorma is ideal for traditional vegetable gardens and produces consistent results year after year.

Key Features

Classic runner bean variety

Produces very long, smooth green pods

High yielding and reliable

Excellent flavour when harvested young

Vigorous climbing plants

Ideal for garden and allotment growing

Suitable for fresh eating and cooking

How to Grow Runner Bean ‘Enorma’

Sow seeds indoors from April in individual pots using quality seed compost, or sow directly outdoors from May to June once all risk of frost has passed.

Sow seeds around 5 cm deep and grow in a sunny, sheltered position. Provide strong supports such as canes, frames, or wigwams before planting.

Space plants 20–25 cm apart. Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod development, to ensure a good crop.

Harvest pods frequently while young and tender to encourage continuous production.

Care Tips

Pick regularly to promote more pods

Keep soil well watered during dry periods

Provide strong support for climbing growth

Avoid letting pods become too large, as flavour declines

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do Enorma beans grow?
They produce very long pods, one of the longest among runner beans.

Is Enorma easy to grow?
Yes — it is a reliable and vigorous variety, suitable for all growers.

Can the beans be frozen?
Yes — they are suitable for freezing when blanched.

Does it need support?
Yes — it is a climbing variety and requires canes or netting.

Perfect For

Garden and allotment growing

Traditional vegetable plots

High-yield crops

Fresh eating and cooking

Beginner and experienced gardeners