Runner bean 'Achievement Merit'

Phaseolus coccineus

How to grow Runner bean 'Achievement Merit'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Achievement Merit likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Achievement Merit is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Achievement Merit requires a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Achievement Merit from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Achievement Merit

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

Harvesting Achievement Merit