Scarlet Runner Bean Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Scarlet runner bean seeds produce vigorous, warm-season plants that grow as climbing vines with long stems and broad leaves. These plants require support such as trellises or poles and are well suited to vertical gardening systems. They perform best in mild to warm climates with consistent moisture and fertile, well-drained soil. Scarlet runner beans establish quickly under suitable conditions and develop pods along the vines during the growing season.

Features

• Vigorous climbing plant requiring vertical support
• Produces pods along long, twining vines
• Suitable for trellises, poles, and vertical gardening
• Adaptable to fertile, well-drained soil
• Performs well in mild to warm climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus coccineus
• Common Name (US): Scarlet Runner Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Climbing bean variety
• Growth Habit: Climbing, twining annual or short-lived perennial
• USDA Zones: 7–11 (perennial in mild climates; grown as annual elsewhere)
• Planting Season: Spring (after last frost)
• Growing Season: Late spring to fall
• Sowing Season: April to June (temperate regions); May to July (warm regions)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 18–25°C with moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high, consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 2–4 meters vine length; spread varies with support
• Plant Spacing: 15–20 cm between plants