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Runner Bean Scarlet Emperor Seeds

Runner Bean Scarlet Emperor Seeds

Botanical Name: Phaseolus coccineus
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  • Classic heritage runner bean with outstanding flavour
  • Reliable vigorous plants produce heavy crops
  • Bright scarlet flowers followed by long green pods
  • Excellent for freezing
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Runner Bean Scarlet Emperor is a much-loved heritage variety that has earned its place in kitchen gardens through reliable crops and excellent flavour. Vigorous climbing plants carry bright scarlet flowers followed by generous crops of long green pods. Pick the beans young and regularly for the best tenderness and flavour, then enjoy them freshly cooked with summer meals or freeze surplus harvests for later.

Key information

Botanical Name: Phaseolus coccineus
Genus: Runner Bean
Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual

Characteristics & growing conditions

Plant Height: 250
Colour: Green,Red
Habitat: Climbing
Position: Full Sun
Sow indoors April-May in individual pots or trays, 5cm deep, and protect from frost. Harden off and plant out from late May to early June. Alternatively sow outdoors May-July, 5cm deep. Provide sturdy bean frames, canes or netting for the vigorous climbing plants. Water well, especially while flowering and pods are forming, and mulch to conserve moisture. Pick beans regularly from July onwards to encourage a continuous crop.
Sow Indoors
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