Runner bean 'Cannellini Soup Bean'

Phaseolus coccineus

How to grow Runner bean 'Cannellini Soup Bean'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Cannellini Soup Bean is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Cannellini Soup Bean needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Cannellini Soup Bean from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between Runner bean plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

Transplanting Cannellini Soup Bean

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

Harvesting Cannellini Soup Bean