How to grow Runner bean 'German'
German likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that German is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. German requires a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.
Growing German 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 German
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as German is a tender plant.
Harvesting German