Runner bean 'Grammy Tilley'

Phaseolus coccineus

How to grow Runner bean 'Grammy Tilley'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Grammy Tilley likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Grammy Tilley 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. Ensure your soil is loamy and clay and has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 as Runner bean is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Grammy Tilley 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 Grammy Tilley

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

Harvesting Grammy Tilley