Runner bean 'Polestar'

Phaseolus coccineus

How to grow Runner bean 'Polestar'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Polestar is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Ensure your soil is loamy and clay and has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 as Runner bean is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Polestar from seed

Ensure a distance of 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Polestar

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Polestar is a tender plant.

Harvesting Polestar