The final lot of climbing French beans were planted out on 18 July. They were put into the broad bean patch when it had been cleared. The broad beans were cut off at ground level, to avoid disturbing the wet soil. The nitrogen rich nodules that formed on the broad bean roots will hopefully feed the french beans.

This is a photo of the planting hole next to the broad bean stump.

The french beans were planted in pots, and knocked out of the pot before planting.

The beans had developed a healthy root system.

The bean was firmed into the planting hole, on the outside of the cane forming the wigwam.

The wigwam was erected on the old broad bean patch to give double cropping of beans.