Runner Bean 'Scarlet Emperor' Seeds, 250g
£6.00
notes
With bright green, heart shaped leaves and orange red flowers, the runner bean, (Phaseolus coccineus) Scarlet Emperor has great impact in the kitchen garden. Introduced in 1633, this is still a popular variety, grown for its classic runner bean flavour. Vigorously twining and climbing its way up the bean pole, this annual variety produces a heavy crop of pods, each up to 30cm (11in) long, straight and smooth and of exhibition quality.
Dimensions
- Height: up to 250cm (8ft 2in)
- 250g packet
Features
notes
With bright green, heart shaped leaves and orange red flowers, the runner bean, (Phaseolus coccineus) Scarlet Emperor has great impact in the kitchen garden. Introduced in 1633, this is still a popular variety, grown for its classic runner bean flavour. Vigorously twining and climbing its way up the bean pole, this annual variety produces a heavy crop of pods, each up to 30cm (11in) long, straight and smooth and of exhibition quality.
Details
- Plant: from March
- Harvest: July onwards
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South or West aspect
- Sunny location
- Sheltered
Care
- Plant seeds in well-watered and finely prepared soil where they will crop. Plant at 60cm (1ft 11in) intervals, in rows approximately 5cm (2in) deep.
- Water well until plants are established.
- Support required- use wigwam canes or netting.
- Pinch out top growth when reaches desired height so plant puts energy into beans
- Pick regularly to maintain production
- Pods/ beans are harmful to humans and pets if eaten raw
Glossary
Runner Bean 'Scarlet Emperor' Seeds, 250g
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