Description

Bean ‘Giant of Stuttgart’ is a vigorous, heavy-yielding climbing variety that will need support. This European heirloom produces long, straight, stringless pods that stay fleshy and tender even as they grow very large, often reaching 25–30cm. The beans have excellent flavour and can be eaten fresh, cooked, or allowed to dry on the vine for storage as dried beans. Pick regularly to encourage continued production. Succession sow for an even greater harvest.
Giant of Stuttgart beans are a species of Phaseolus vulgaris, which includes string, green, snap, French (haricot) and kidney beans. If growing for seed collection, check the Latin name of the beans you are about to plant: all varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris have the potential to cross-pollinate with each other. They will, however, not cross-pollinate with snake beans, runner beans, lima beans, soybeans or lablab beans, so feel free to grow these other types of beans near your green bean of choice.