Runner bean 'Granny's Scarlet Runner'

Granny's Scarlet Runner likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Granny's Scarlet Runner 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. Ideally plant in loamy and clay soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 6.8 as Granny's Scarlet Runner likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

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.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Granny's Scarlet Runner is a tender plant.