Runner bean 'Heike's German'

Phaseolus coccineus

How to grow Runner bean 'Heike's German'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Heike's German 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 Heike's German

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

Harvesting Heike's German