Runner Bean White Emergo

Additional Details

When to Sow White Emergo Runner Bean Seeds

April to June. Plant out May to July.

Harvest

July to September.

Where to Sow

Early sowings can be made underglass 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 underglass should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the above spacing, once all risk of frost has passed. 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.

Nutritional Values

A good source of vitamin C, folic acid and iron. Has a high fibre content.

Handy Tip

Keep picking regularly or any pods left will soon run to seed and prevent new growth and shorten the cropping season. Any surplus beans can always be added to the freezer.