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French beans · common

The Prince

The Prince french beans

Flat-podded, stringless and quick to crop — a dwarf bush bean that needs no staking and hands you tender green pods by the armful. A kind, easy place to begin with beans.

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in the kitchen

French bean salad nicoise

Blanch until bright green and still snappy, then toss with good tinned tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, soft-boiled eggs, olives and a mustardy dressing. A whole summer lunch in a bowl.

where to find the seeds

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