In article , Phil L
writes
I have french beans to sow in late May but I have nowhere for them to go so
either I don't grow them or I will have to use large buckets, is this a good
idea?

They'll be fine. I've grown them in containers, a purple variety
intermixed with a light green lettuce for decorative effect.
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"