Scarlet Runner Bean Seeds
Popular with vegetable gardeners everywhere, Scarlet Runner bean seeds are brilliant growers. One of the earliest varieties, these heirloom seeds will reward you with excellent yields of large, good-quality pods. They are also one of the most ornamental vegetables you can grow, with their bright red blooms and distinctive pink seeds.
If your garden is very small, try growing Scarlet Runner beans up a trellis or fence. Their lush green vines and eye-catching flowers will provide an attractive feature as well as delicious crops! Enjoy the crunchy pods steamed or sliced when fresh, or let the bean seeds mature for dried beans that are perfect in hearty winter dishes.
Plant Height: 1.8 m
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How To Grow
Sow Scarlet Runner bean seeds 5 cm (2”) deep in dark, damp soil, spacing them 15 cm (6”) apart. Grow in double rows, leaving 30 cm (12”) between each row. Keep the roots cool and weed-free; mulching the garden with compost, peat, or straw will help considerably.
Ensure the soil has been well prepared with compost and organic material before planting. Seedlings will emerge in 7–10 days. Once your beans germinate, water regularly. Regular harvesting will encourage increased yields.
Delivery & Returns
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Refunds
All goods we sell must be of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose they are sold for. If your seeds or bulbs do not grow for whatever reason we will happily provide you with a replacement. For all other products, please contact our head office through our contact us page. Please note we are not required to give refunds for change of mind or under any other circumstances.
Support
All of us at Mr Fothergill's genuinely care for our customers and insist that the quality of all our seeds, bulbs, garden equipment and level of customer service are of the highest standards - we want you to enjoy shopping with us. However, we are only human and very occasionally things can go wrong with the picking or delivery process. Please rest assured that, on the rare occasions where this proves to be the case, we will always do our very best to put things right. Please contact us if you require support.
Important Note
Additional fertiliser is not required as legumes will produce their own nitrogen.
Unlike other beans, runner beans do not self pollinate & will need help from beneficial insects.
During high evening temperatures, flowers may not set & will fall off. Spraying flowers with a fine mister spray will assist with pod set.
Our Guarantee
Quality is paramount to our business, our seeds and bulbs undergo germination and growth tests before being offered for sale to ensure they comply with our strict quality standards. Through this knowledge we guarantee that all of our seeds and bulbs will grow, providing peace of mind that if they do not grow we will send you a replacement.
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