I gathered these seeds from a garden just outside of Victoria, British Columbia. They grow into wonderful climbers. The blooms attract hummingbirds and then produce delicious beans to eat.
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CraftyGardener's Beans, Scarlet Runner Seeds Care Instructions
If sowing directly, aim to sow 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm).
Runner bean normally grows to a mature height of 40.0 cm (that's 1.30 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Remember to water moderately.
A soil ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 is ideal for Runner bean as it does best in acidic soil so test your soil acidity often.
More information about Beans, Scarlet Runner Seeds is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Beans, Scarlet Runner Seeds Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Seed Starting Schedule
- Sow Indoor
- Transplant
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Plantings & Stash Items
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Beans, Scarlett Runner ARCHIVED
Phaseolus coccineus
Sown on 25 May 12
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Beans, Scarlet runner Day 20
Phaseolus coccineus
Sown on 05 May 13
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Beans, Scarlet runner Day 19
Phaseolus coccineus
Sown on 06 May 13
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