phaseolus coccineus

story: these seeds were gifted to us by our friends at the knepp castle gardens. these shave beans are a runner bean with scarlet flowers. 

when to sow: april onwards, plant out after first frost. 

requirements: runner beans thrive in rich soil in full sun. can be grown in pots. 

harvesting: summer

please remember, we will only send out three packs of seed to  growers. if you order more than this, you will receive just three packs. this is to ensure we get plenty of data in return, and to keep our stocks sustainable for years to come.