Mr. Fothergills Runner Bean ‘Moonlight’ – 40 Premium Seeds

One of our best-selling runner beans, Moonlight is the first self-pollinating variety, delivering bigger yields of tasty, stringless pods even in poor British summers. A vigorous climber with masses of attractive white flowers, it produces a bumper harvest for fresh eating or freezing.

Why You’ll Love ‘Moonlight’:

• Self-Pollinating: Reliable yields even in cooler or variable climates

• Stringless Pods: Tender, long pods packed with flavour

• Heavy Cropping: Produces abundant harvests from summer into autumn

• Attractive Flowers: White blooms brighten the garden while supporting pod development

• Easy to Grow: Ideal for supports, wig-wams, or trellises

Growing Instructions:

• Indoor Sowing (Recommended): April–May, 2.5 cm (1") deep in individual pots of compost. Keep warm (15–20°C / 60–68°F) and moist. Seedlings appear in 7–14 days. Gradually acclimatize before planting outdoors.

• Outdoor Planting: May–June, 25 cm (10") apart, rows 45 cm (18") apart.

• Direct Outdoor Sowing: May–July, 5 cm (2") deep in well-prepared, fertile soil. Sow two seeds per position, 30 cm (1') apart. Thin to leave strongest plants.

• Care: Keep soil moist until established. Provide climbing support for best results.

• Harvest: July–October for tender, stringless pods

Grow Runner Bean ‘Moonlight’ for reliable, tasty, and abundant pods all summer long!