Runner bean 'Maountaineer Half Runner'

Phaseolus coccineus

How to grow Runner bean 'Maountaineer Half Runner'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Maountaineer Half 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. Maountaineer Half Runner requires a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Maountaineer Half Runner 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 Maountaineer Half Runner

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

Harvesting Maountaineer Half Runner