Runner Bean Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Runner bean is a vigorous, warm-season climbing plant that produces long vines and develops pods over an extended growing period. It thrives in mild to warm climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. The plant requires support such as trellises or poles for vertical growth and is suitable for garden beds and small-scale cultivation. It establishes quickly under favorable conditions and benefits from consistent moisture during active growth.

Features

• Vigorous climbing plant with long vines
• Suitable for mild to warm growing conditions
• Requires support such as trellises or poles
• Performs best in full sun
• Produces over an extended growing season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus coccineus
• Common Name (US): Runner Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Climbing, vining annual or short-lived perennial
• USDA Zones: 7 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Warm regions: February to May
  • Cooler regions: April to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days in moderate to warm temperatures (18–25°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 2 to 4 meters height (with support), spreading as a vine
• Plant Spacing: 20 to 30 cm apart