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Runner bean 'Scarlet Runner Bean'

Phaseolus coccineus

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Scarlet Runner Bean is a variety of Runner bean which is a member of the Phaseolus family. Its botanical name is Phaseolus coccineus 'Scarlet Runner Bean'. Scarlet Runner Bean is a heirloom (open pollinated) variety. Blooms normally display as a colour very similar to Ferrari Red and Orange-red. Leaves usually appear in Forest green (web) colour.

A native American pole bean.

It is a decorative plant as well as a food when cooked. Fast grower and great for covering a fence or wall.¹

A type of Vegetable, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Scarlet Runner Bean is known for its Climbing habit and growing to a height of approximately 4.50 metres (14.62 feet).

United States is believed to be where Scarlet Runner Bean originates from.

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How to grow Runner bean 'Scarlet Runner Bean'

Full Sun
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Medium

*Do not eat the pods or beans raw. *

They can make you sick.

Susceptible to spider mites.

If flowers drop without producing beans the plant is too dry. Water regularly and remember that insects are needed for pollination.¹
*Cook them to remove toxins":

Scarlet Runner Bean likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Scarlet Runner Bean is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Scarlet Runner Bean needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Scarlet Runner Bean from seed

Sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

Transplanting Scarlet Runner Bean

Requires support trellis or pole. Ornamental red flowers- edible pods or use dry beans.

Scarlet Runner Bean is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Scarlet Runner Bean

Runner bean 'Scarlet Runner Bean' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Scarlet Runner Bean exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Scarlet Runner Bean plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Scarlet Runner Bean frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Scarlet Runner Bean come from? United States
Mature Height How tall does Scarlet Runner Bean grow? 4.50 metres / 14.62 feet Mature Spread How wide does Scarlet Runner Bean grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
pH Range The level of acidity for Scarlet Runner Bean. 6.0 - 6.8
Sun How much sunlight does Scarlet Runner Bean need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Scarlet Runner Bean require? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Scarlet Runner Bean need in order to germinate? 16°C / 61°F to 26°C / 79°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Scarlet Runner Bean in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Scarlet Runner Bean seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Scarlet Runner Bean? 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Scarlet Runner Bean 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches
Edible? Is Scarlet Runner Bean edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Scarlet Runner Bean seedlings? 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Scarlet Runner Bean seedlings? 75.0 cm / 2.44 feet

How long does Scarlet Runner Bean take to grow?

These estimates for how long Runner bean 'Scarlet 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 Scarlet Runner Bean to germinate? 11 days Average 11 days | Min 3 days | Max 28 days (36)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Scarlet Runner Bean? + 7 days Average 7 days | Min 6 days | Max 9 days (3)
Days to Maturity How long until Scarlet Runner Bean is ready for harvest / bloom? + 81 days Average 81 days | Min 71 days | Max 97 days (4)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Scarlet Runner Bean? = 99 days

Latest Runner bean 'Scarlet Runner Bean' Reviews

02 Mar 2013

GreenGuy's Runner bean 'Scarlet R' Killed by Frost! was Reviewed day 19

Lovely plant, but I don’t have good luck with it. Seeds germinated OK but were killed off by unexpected frost in early March. Might try again as late Spring sowing someday.

2 stars
16 Apr 2012

Tubasteve42's Bean, Scarlet Runner was Reviewed day 30

Seeds germinated great, but an unexpected frost killed the little plants

3 stars

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