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Scarlet Runner Beans

Scarlet Runner Bean (60-90 days)

1 ounce seed packet or about 25 seeds

Scarlet Runner Bean was introduced sometime before 1750. This is the most famous and widely grown runner bean. Runner beans are native to Mexico and Central America where they thrive in cool and humid upland terrain. Perfect for the Pacific Northwest.

Scarlet Runner beans are very vigorous and can easily reach 20'. A great producer of beans, they are perfect when small for snap beans or later as a dried shell bean. Shiny black seeds mottled with purple.

Also know for their red blossoms borne in masses of 20-40 on a flower stalk. Hummingbirds can't get enough of them!!

Be sure to grow them on a strong trellis or fence. Perfect for making bean t-pees (see picture). You know, putting bamboo in the shape of a t-pee and then planting beans on the outside. In no time you have a living t-pee! Kids just love them!

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SKU SKU168071

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Seed Planting Depth

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Days to Germination

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Plant Spacing

100' Row Yield

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1.25"

60-150

7-10

24"

4-6"

24 lb. (fresh)

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Planting Tips:

50-60 days for green, 100+ days for dry beans. Some vines can reach 12’ long, so provide adequate support. Not cold tolerant, beans need warm soil of 65 degrees or better. Regular harvesting of the young pods will ensure a greater yield. Grows best in full sun with well watered soil. Boost yields and germination by adding inoculants.

Make sure to provide adequate support for these vigorous climbers! A strong fence or twine hung on a strong pole will give them plenty of room to grow and good harvest yields.

Heirloom seeds are hardy but always take care with your garden seeds to give them the appropriate amount of moisture - not letting the vegetable seeds dry out prematurely or overwatering and possibly having them rot.