Neckargold is a climbing French bean with bright golden-yellow pods that are straight, round and very fleshy. Plants reach about 190cm, ideal for wigwams, fences or any sturdy support. The yellow colour makes the pods easy to spot among the leaves.
Stringless and tender when picked young. Beautiful on the plate alongside green beans for a two-tone effect. Productive and reliable in Irish growing conditions.
🌱 Sowing depth: about 5 cm
📅 Sow (Ireland): May to late July outdoors once soil is warm and frost risk is over.
☀️ Light: full sun
🌡️ Germination: typically 7-14 days in warm soil; slower in cool, wet conditions.
📏 Height: about 180-200 cm climbing plants.
🪴 Spacing: 15-20 cm between supports/plants in the row; rows about 50-60 cm apart.
⏳ Harvest: mid‑late; cropping generally from July to October depending on sowing date.
🔢 Seeds: approx. 30 g packet with around 30-40 seeds.
