Runner bean 'New Westminster Scarlet'

Phaseolus coccineus

How to grow Runner bean 'New Westminster Scarlet'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

New Westminster Scarlet likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. New Westminster Scarlet is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. New Westminster Scarlet needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing New Westminster Scarlet from seed

Sow 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 3.9 inches (10.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

Transplanting New Westminster Scarlet

New Westminster Scarlet is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting New Westminster Scarlet