Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Scarlet Emperor Runner Pole Bean

Scarlet Emperor Runner Pole Bean

$3.45 $0.00
  • Phaseolus coccinius. Open Pollinated. 70 days.
  • Scarlet Runner Beans, superior English selection.  
  • The striking scarlet flowers of this variety make a splashy show against a fence or trellis. 
  • The added bonus: large fleshy, exceptionally good-flavored, long pods.
  • For best table quality pick the green pods when 6"-8".  
  • Northern gardeners take notice, this is an excellent cool weather variety. 
  • Purple-black seed.  Pole type, vigorous vines.
Planting Directions:  Direct sow in spring after frost danger has passed and soil temperature is a minimum of 60°- 70° is optimum. Plant 1”to 2” deep, 4-6” apart.  Cultivate soil incorporating compost or a low nitrogen general purpose fertilizer.  Keep soil moist until seed germinates, after that water moderately and regularly until harvest.  Provide trellis for pole beans; bush beans do not need a trellis. After each picking water deep to prolong production.