{"product_id":"masterpiece-green-award-winning-heirloom-50-seeds-est","title":"Masterpiece Green - Award-Winning Heirloom (50 seeds est)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Connoisseur’s Choice – Superior Flavor and Striking Emerald Beans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad Bean Masterpiece Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is widely regarded as one of the finest green-seeded varieties ever bred. A recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), it is celebrated for its exceptional reliability and the superb culinary quality of its beans. While many broad beans turn a pale, mealy grey when cooked, Masterpiece Green lives up to its name, retaining a brilliant, appetizing emerald green and a sweet, tender texture that is second to none.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pack contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a generous harvest for your kitchen garden. This variety is a vigorous grower, producing long, slender pods that typically hold 6 to 7 large, succulent beans. Because it is a \"Green Longpod\" type, it is particularly hardy and well-suited to the UK climate. Whether you enjoy them simply steamed with a touch of butter or smashed into a vibrant seasonal risotto, Masterpiece Green delivers a professional, gourmet harvest every time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy 'Masterpiece Green' is a garden essential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Proven to be one of the most reliable and high-performing varieties for the home gardener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetains Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The beans stay a beautiful bright green even after boiling or freezing, making them a visual highlight on the plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibition Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often chosen by competitive growers for its long, uniform pods and blemish-free beans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for Freezing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintains its sweet flavor and firm texture perfectly, allowing you to enjoy your harvest well into the winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broad Bean Masterpiece Green (AGM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50 Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun (sheltered from strong winds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow Outdoors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e February to April (or October\/November for early crops).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5cm (2in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20cm apart in double rows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e June to August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To discourage blackfly—a common broad bean pest—pinch out the growing tips (the top 5-10cm of the plant) as soon as the first pods begin to form at the base. These tips are edible and delicious when wilted in a pan with a little garlic!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Puzzle Seed Company ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57907452510533,"sku":"25591852367535","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/9582\/1637\/files\/Masterpiece_Green.png?v=1778445741","url":"https:\/\/puzzleseeds.com\/products\/masterpiece-green-award-winning-heirloom-50-seeds-est","provider":"The Puzzle Seed Company ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}