Legumes

Helda beans have become a consistent feature on UK supermarket shelves. We have developed a variety suitable for UK production which is also suitable for northern European cultivation.

Legumes - Runner & Helda Beans

  • Bush Helda Bean Alonso

    Bush Helda Bean Alonso
    PRODUCT SHEET
    This bush Helda bean is suitable for both hand picking and machine harvest. It requires no canes which means this versatile product has the potential to reduce labour input. It is aimed at both fresh market and processing.

  • Bush Helda Bean Memphis

    Bush Helda Bean Memphis
    PRODUCT SHEET
    An improvement on Alonso, one day earlier to mature, Memphis has thick and fleshy pods with excellent colour. Aimed at both the fresh and processing markets Memphis was developed for machine harvest but is equally suitable for handpick. Requiring no canes this versatile product has the potential to reduce labour input.

  • Climbing Helda Bean Ogden

    Helda Bean Ogden
    PRODUCT SHEET
    This climbing or pole Helda bean has flat pods. It shows significantly higher yields in trials than all other commercial varieties. It has improved pod quality and tolerance to wind damage. It produces smooth, stringless pods 20 to 25cm in length. Sow in Feb to crop under glass and sow April to May outside, producing heavy crops July to Sept.