Runner Bean Scarlet Emperor (Kids Collection)
Heavy crops of smooth textured, dark-green pods, each reaching 30-37cm (12-15”) in length. Red flowered Runner Bean ‘Scarlet Emperor&rsquo…
Heavy crops of smooth textured, dark-green pods, each reaching 30-37cm (12-15”) in length. Red flowered Runner Bean ‘Scarlet Emperor’ is excellent for freezing and for exhibition. Runner beans are a good source of Vitamin C, folate and iron, and have a high fibre content. Height: 3m (10’). Spread: 30cm (12”).
- Sowing Months:
- April, May, June, July
- Position:
- Full Sun
- Quantity:
- 20 Seeds
- How to Sow:
- Sow runner bean seed indoors from mid April for transplanting later on, or direct sow outdoors from late May to July. Indoors, sow seed at a depth of 5cm (2") in 7.5cm (3") pots or trays of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator o
- Aftercare:
- When growing runner beans provide a thick mulch of organic matter around the base of the plants to help conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Water runner beans regularly, particularly as the flowers develop, and provide a liquid feed every 14 da