Runner Bean – ‘Scarlet Emperor’

Description

Runner Bean seeds “Scarlet Emperor” is an old favourite which is early into production. Shorter growing beans which have a slightly rough pod texture but have an outstanding flavour. At full maturity, the beans are around 30-36cm long.
The beautiful scarlet coloured flowers are known for attracting bees as they are rich in nectar.
Height: 2-2.5m

Pack size: 45 Seeds
Additional Details

When to Sow Scarlet Emperor Runner Bean Seeds
April to June

Where to Sow
Early sowings can be made under glass at a temperature of 16°C, sow 3 seeds per 8cm (3in) pot filled with seed sowing compost. Outside sowings can be made from May onwards into the growing site 5cm (2in) deep. Sow 2-3 seeds every 20-30cm(8-12in) apart with rows spaced 60cm (24in) apart.

What to do next
Seedlings sown under glass should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the above spacing, once all risk of frost has past. Place a support cane at each planting station. Alternatively circular plantings can be made with canes joined at the centre to form a wigwam. For optimum crop, place canes 30-45cm (12-18″) apart with 3 beans planted per cane. Water regularly during dry weather.

Maturity
July to September

Handy Tip
Runner Beans are hungry plants, the ground should be well prepared and manured in the previous Autumn.

Handy Tip For Preventing Flower Drop
Percy Thrower thought that the main cause was slightly acid soil. He recommended applying a dusting of lime to the soil in early winter over the area set aside for runner beans the next year, so that it would get washed into the topsoil by the winters rain. We have tried it and it does work.

Nutritional Values
A good source of Vitamin C, Folic acid and Iron. High fibre content.