BEAN CLIMBING ‘Scarlet Runner’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Phaseolus coccineus
- Vibrant red flowers and delicious, tender beans.
- Flat pods ideal for fresh eating or cooking with a sweet, nutty flavour.
- Excellent source of protein, fibre, and essential nutrients.
- Fast-growing vine reaching up to 3 m, ideal for vertical gardening.
- Attracts pollinators like bees—great ornamental and edible plant.
- Performs well in cooler climates and tolerates light frost.
- Can be eaten fresh in summer or dried for winter use.
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Annual climbing bean
- Plant Height: Vines can reach up to 3 m with support
Sowing Information
- Germination: 7–14 days
- Germination Temperature: 18–30°C
- Depth: Sow 2–3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or large containers with trellis
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6.0–7.5
- Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants, 90 cm between rows
Growing Tips
- Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist during flowering and pod set.
- Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.
- Provide strong trellis or support to encourage climbing growth.
Harvest
60–90 days after sowing for fresh beans; 90–120 days for dry beans.
When to Sow Scarlet Runner Beans in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | April – June | Sow after risk of frost has passed. Needs warm soil. |
| Subtropical | March – May | Plant early in the season to avoid excessive heat. |
| Tropical | February – April | Plant in cooler part of year; avoid peak wet season. |
| Cool | September – November | Ideal for cool climates; tolerates light frost once established. |
| Arid | March – May | Sow after rain or provide irrigation to establish. |