Runner bean 'Emergo'

Phaseolus coccineus

How to grow Runner bean 'Emergo'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Emergo likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Emergo 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. Emergo needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Emergo 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 Emergo

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

Harvesting Emergo