Scarlet Runner Bean
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Striking edible flowers.
Scarlet flowers against green, heart-shaped foliage. Rapid climbers. Beans are edible and delicious when young. Keep pods picked for continuous bloom. May simply be called scarlet runner. A hummingbird favorite.
- Edible Flowers: The flowers offer a mild and sweet flavor. Use them to garnish or in salads, soups, and desserts.
Specs:
- Plant Height: 72–96″
- Packet: 55 seeds
- Avg. 430 seeds/lb
| Size | Packet, 1/2 Pound, 1 Pound, 5 Pounds |
|---|---|
| DAYS TO GERMINATION | 4-7 days at 60-70°F (16-21°C). |
| SOWING | Transplant: Sow 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant 2 seeds 1" deep in individual cell packs or containers. Thin to one plant per cell or pot. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost. |
| Direct seed | After last frost, when the soil temperature is at least 60°F (16°C), sow about 6 seeds per foot, 1" deep. When seedlings have true leaves, thin to 4-8" apart. Use a nitrogen-fixing inoculant for increased flowering and bean yields. Trellis or other support is necessary. |
| LIGHT PREFERENCE | Sun. |
| SOIL REQUIREMENTS | Fertile soil with high levels of humus. |
| PLANT SPACING | 4-8". |
| HARDINESS ZONES | Annual. |
| HARVEST | Edible flowers: Harvest when the flower show strong color, as buds or as fully open flowers. Unopened buds can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days on slightly damp towel in covered container. Open flowers should be used immediately. To encourage continued flowering keep the beans picked. |
| USES | Edible flower. For covering arbors, walls, and fences. |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Phaseolus coccineus |
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