Runner bean 'Goliath'

Phaseolus coccineus

How to grow Runner bean 'Goliath'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Goliath likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Goliath 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. Planting Goliath in loamy and clay soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Goliath from seed

Sow 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 3.9 inches (10.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Goliath

As Goliath is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Goliath