bimmy's Runner beans

Care instructions for Runner beans

General Information for Runner Bean

The details below are the general care instructions for Runner Bean Phaseolus coccineus plants - so feel free to update the details below so that everyone can benefit!

• Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Runner Bean exhibits. Annual/Perennial Category The category that Runner Bean belongs to. Vegetable
• Hardiness How frost hardy is Runner Bean? Tender Country of Origin Where did Runner Bean come from?
• Mature Height How tall does Runner Bean grow? 40.0 cm / 15.60" Mature Spread How wide does Runner Bean grow? 30.0 cm / 11.70"

How to grow and keep Runner Bean happy

• USDA Zone Range Which zones does Runner Bean grow best in? - pH Range The level of acidity for Runner Bean. 6.0 - 6.8
• Water Requirements How much water does Runner Bean require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Runner Bean need? ?
• Soil The type of soil that Runner Bean needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Runner Bean need to grow? Full Sun
• Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Runner Bean in. ? Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Runner Bean in. ?

How to sow and germinate Runner Bean

• Can Sow Direct? Can Runner Bean be sown directly? ? Sowing Depth How deep to plant Runner Bean? 5.0 cm / 1.95"
• Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Runner Bean? 10.0 cm / 3.90" Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Runner Bean? ?
• Min. Germination Temperature The lowest temp that Runner Bean will germinate at. 16°C / 61°F Max. Germination Temperature The highest temp that Runner Bean will germinate at. 26°C / 79°F

How to transplant Runner Bean

• Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Runner Bean seedlings. ? Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Runner Bean seedlings. ?

How to harvest Runner Bean

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Common Runner Bean pests

Common Runner Bean diseases & problems

How long does Runner Bean take to grow?

These estimates for how long Runner Bean takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

• Days to Germination How long does it take Runner Bean to germinate? 13 days Average 13 days | Min 4 days | Max 44 days (24)
• Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Runner Bean? + 10 days Average 10 days | Min days | Max days (0)
• Days to Maturity How long until Runner Bean is ready for harvest / bloom? + 82 days Average 82 days | Min 61 days | Max 115 days (6)
• Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Runner Bean? = 105 days

When should I sow or plant Runner Bean?

These estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

• When to sow The number of days to sow Runner Bean before or after your last frost date. ?
• When to plant out The number of days to plant out Runner Bean before or after your last frost date. ?
• Bloom Time When will Runner Bean bloom? ? Harvest Time When is Runner Bean ready for harvest? ? Pruning Time When should I prune Runner Bean? ?