BEAN CLIMBING ‘Scarlet Runner’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Phaseolus coccineus
- A vibrant climbing bean variety known for its striking red flowers and delicious, tender beans.
- Produces long, flat pods that are ideal for both fresh eating and cooking, offering a sweet and nutty flavor.
- Excellent source of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, supporting a healthy and balanced diet.
- Fast-growing vine that can reach heights of up to 3 meters, making it perfect for vertical gardening or growing on trellises.
- Attractive to pollinators, such as bees, and can be used as an ornamental plant in addition to a food crop.
- Ideal for cooler climates, with a high tolerance to frost and low temperatures once established.
- Can be harvested fresh in summer or left to dry on the vine for use in winter dishes.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual climbing vine, reaching up to 3 meters in height
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: April – June
- Subtropical: March – May
- Tropical: February – April
- Cool: September – November
- Arid: March – May
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Germination Temperature: 18-30 °C
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers with support for climbing
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7.5
- Spacing: 30 – 40 cm between plants and 90 cm between rows
Details:
- Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells or as the beans begin to form.
- Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture, keep the soil temperature stable, and suppress weed growth.
- Provide strong support for the climbing vines, such as trellises or fences, to encourage upward growth and maximize space.
Harvest:
60 – 90 days after sowing for fresh beans; 90 – 120 days for dried beans
