Bean Plants
A British garden classic, bean plants are known for being some of the easiest and most rewarding vegetable plants to grow. Fast-cropping and reliable, they produce fantastic harvests of delicious veg throughout summer. Enjoy them sautéed, roasted or simply steamed and savour the wonderful flavour that only home-grown beans can offer.
At Fothergill’s, you’ll find many excellent varieties to choose from, including broad bean plants, runner bean plants, and more. From classic climbing beans like French Bean Borlotto to compact bush varieties such as Dwarf French Velour, we carefully nurture every plant by hand to give it the best chance in your garden. Explore our full collection of bean plants below to find your favourites.
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Why Choose Our Bean Plants?
Beans are delicious, nutritious and so versatile – it’s no wonder they’re some of the nation’s favourite veg. They’re also incredibly easy and quick to grow, making them a familiar sight in vegetable gardens and allotments up and down the country.
So long as you have a sunny spot, you can grow bean plants almost anywhere. Climbing bean plants, which grow on trellises or poles, are perfect for garden beds with limited horizontal space, while bushy dwarf beans make great container gardening vegetables.
All of our bean plants are delivered with full planting and care instructions so you can get started right away. Discover more of our easy vegetable plants to grow at home, or try your hand at sowing from seed with our great value bean seeds.
Order Your Bean Plants Today
Whether you want to save money on fresh produce or get the kids involved in the garden, Fothergill’s makes growing your own vegetables simple, rewarding and fun. Each of our high-quality plants is grown with love and care, hand-selected and dispatched at the perfect time for planting.
Order your bean plants today and discover the joy of growing your own. Shop now for fast UK delivery and benefit from our 100% satisfaction guarantee.