Runner Bean

3 products

  • Hestia Dwarf Runner Beans

    Edible Container Flowers Hestia Dwarf Runner Beans

    Edible Container Flowers Hestia Dwarf Runner Beans

    ANNUAL VINE

    Summer/fall bloom with edible pods and seeds
    Frost tender

    START SEEDS OUTDOORS

    In spring, be very sure to wait until weather is warm and settled and night temperatures stay above 55°F (13°C), before planting well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. For bed planting, poke seeds in 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 1 1/2 feet apart.

    FOR CONTAINER PLANTING

    Choose big pots at least 18 inches tall and 16-20 inches in diameter. Fill pots with fresh, moistened, good-quality potting mix. Sow seeds 3-4 inches apart. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination in 7-10 days. Sow again in different pots a few weeks later for a longer season of bloom.

    GROWING NOTES

    Protect young seedlings from marauding birds by covering with plastic berry baskets at planting time, removing when plants get crowded. Feed plants once a month with all-purpose fertilizer. Hestia’s blossoms are edible; enjoy as garnishes or or tasty salad additions. At the end of blooming season, let some flowers mature into bean pods and allow beans to completely dry in their pods to harvest and use for dried bean recipes.
    $4.39
    $4.39
  • Painted Lady

    Heirloom Runner Bean Painted Lady

    Heirloom Runner Bean Painted Lady

    ANNUAL VINE

    Summer/fall bloom with edible pods and seeds
    Frost tender

    EASIEST TO START DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN

    In late spring once weather is warm and settled and nights stay above 50°F (10°C), plant seeds in a sunny spot. Erect well-anchored supports at planting time to support the rapidly growing vines. Poke seeds in 1 inch deep and firm soil over them. If training bean vines up poles, plant 4 or 5 beans several inches from each pole, or plant seeds 3 to 4 inches apart along a fence or trellis. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination in 7 to 10 days.

    THIN OR TRANSPLANT

    Beans don’t transplant well, so we advise sowing seeds where they are to grow. Thin seedlings to 6 - 8 inches apart.

    GROWING NOTES

    Always wait until weather is warm before planting seeds so beans will germinate and grow well. Keep bean vines well watered. In very hot climates, beans will flower but not set pods until weather moderates in fall. Both the crispy bean flavored blossoms and the flat green pods are deliciously edible; let some of the pretty beans mature in their pods to use for tasty dry bean recipes.
    $4.69
    $4.69
  • Scarlet Runner Bean

    Magic Beanstalk Scarlet Runner Bean

    Magic Beanstalk Scarlet Runner Bean

    ANNUAL VINE

    Summer/fall bloom with edible pods and seeds
    Frost tender

    EASIEST TO START DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN

    In late spring once weather is warm and settled and nights stay above 50°F (10°C), plant seeds in a sunny spot. Erect well-anchored supports at planting time to support the rapidly growing vines. Poke seeds in 1 inch deep and 3 in. apart and firm soil over them. If training bean vines up poles, plant 4 or 5 beans several inches from each pole, or plant seeds 3 to 4 inches apart along a fence or trellis. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination in 5 to 10 days.

    THIN OR TRANSPLANT

    Beans don’t transplant well, so we advise sowing seeds where they are to grow. Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart.

    GROWING NOTES

    Always wait until weather is warm before planting seeds so beans will germinate and grow well. Keep bean vines well watered. In very hot climates, beans will flower but not set pods until weather moderates in fall. Both the crispy bean flavored blossoms and the flat green pods are deliciously edible; let some of the pretty purple and black beans mature in their pods to use for tasty dry bean recipes.
    $3.99
    $3.99