Longest runner bean/heaviest marrow suggestions please
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:37 am
Now we are into the New Year, I'm thinking ahead to the village produce show in September, and wondering what variety of runner bean to grow for the 'longest runner bean' class. Just from its name, Enorma Elite sounds good, but its description of 'extra long podded type' is not specific enough. Have any of you grown this and got an idea how long they can grow?
Last year I grew its (presumably) close relative Enorma, but got nothing beyond about 14", although that might be because I didn't grow them well enough. I really don't know if the 'elite' strain has the potential to grow longer than that or not.
Any suggestions on a marrow variety for the heaviest marrow would be great too (preferably one that won't break the bank!)- it certainly won't be the one that KG readers trialled last year
Last year I grew its (presumably) close relative Enorma, but got nothing beyond about 14", although that might be because I didn't grow them well enough. I really don't know if the 'elite' strain has the potential to grow longer than that or not.
Any suggestions on a marrow variety for the heaviest marrow would be great too (preferably one that won't break the bank!)- it certainly won't be the one that KG readers trialled last year