[shokkyy]

Do they climb like runners or like peas, i.e. do they need netting or will a cane do? I mean the tall French beans, of course. I'm doing Cobra and Blauhilde.

[galen]

Can only speak about Cobra which grow like runners, I grew them last year up a 6 foot tall wigwam of canes.

[Jamie Butterworth]

They grow like runners and will grow up canes, well the ones i did did

[Junie]

I grew Blauhilde last year, spiralled its way very well up the canes without the need for netting.

[shokkyy]

Thanks for those answers, good news.

Anybody know about the borlotto beans?

[Paul Plots]

Have a look at the descriptions of the bean on some of the seed merchants' web-sites. That should help. 

[lacewing]

Thanks for those answers, good news.

Anybody know about the borlotto beans?

Borlotti beans can be used fresh or dried. The dried beans are great in soups, stews and casseroles. I use the frersh beans first and then, towards the end of the season, leave the remaining pods on the plants to dry. When the pods are paper dry, pick and shell the beans, spread the shelled beans out on trays for a few days, then pack into airtight containers and store in a cool dry place.  Good luck!

[DD.]

The real answer to your question, shokkyy, is that Borlotti beans climb.

[shokkyy]

The real answer to your question, shokkyy, is that Borlotti beans climb.

Thank you DD

[Paul Plots]

The real answer to your question, shokkyy, is that Borlotti beans climb.

and they do it carefully...without the use of a ladder or ropes.   

[DD.]

I want some of those "Indian Rope Trick" beans. Save a fortune on canes.

[shokkyy]

Or Jack and the beanstalk beans. Wasn't there a pot of gold in there somewhere?

[Paul Plots]

Or Jack and the beanstalk beans. Wasn't there a pot of gold in there somewhere?

That comes with the picking of the beans!