Scarlet runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus)
Decorative and edible climbing bean. Children love to open the green pods and discover the large two-tone beans. Cover trellises, fences and gazebos with beautiful scarlet red and white flowers that are sure to attract hummingbirds. In the garden, beans provide nitrogen to the soil and promote the cultivation of other vegetables.
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Avoid handling or removing weeds when the beans are wet to prevent the spread of disease. Must be staked, can reach 4 meters high. When the seedlings have started to sprout, ensure that the plants do not lack water until the first true leaves appear.
| Plant type: Annual |
| Flower color: Orange |
| Quantity: Envelope of about 20 seeds |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Shape: Herbaceous |
| Soil: All types of soils |
| Watering: Regular |
| Sowing: Directly in the garden |
| Days to maturity: 70 days |
| Germination: 5 to 10 days |
| Plant spacing: 15 cm |
| Row spacing: 30 cm to 35 cm |
| Depth: 2 cm to 3 cm |
| Height: 2 m |
| Color: Green |
| Family: Fabaceae |