Popular with vegetable gardeners everywhere, Scarlet Runner bean seeds are brilliant growers. One of the earliest varieties, these heirloom seeds will reward you with excellent yields of large, good-quality pods. They are also one of the most ornamental vegetables you can grow, with their bright red blooms and distinctive pink seeds.

If your garden is very small, try growing Scarlet Runner beans up a trellis or fence. Their lush green vines and eye-catching flowers will provide an attractive feature as well as delicious crops! Enjoy the crunchy pods steamed or sliced when fresh, or let the bean seeds mature for dried beans that are perfect in hearty winter dishes.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Sow Scarlet Runner bean seeds 5 cm (2”) deep in dark, damp soil, spacing them 15 cm (6”) apart.
Germination: Seedlings will emerge in 7–10 days.
Growing notes: Grow in double rows, leaving 30 cm (12”) between each row. Keep the roots cool and weed-free; mulching the garden with compost, peat, or straw will help considerably.Ensure the soil has been well prepared with compost and organic material before planting. Once your beans germinate, water regularly. Regular harvesting will encourage increased yields.

Growing Needs

Water: Once your beans germinate, water regularly
Support: If your garden is very small, try growing Scarlet Runner beans up a trellis or fence