Beans - Scarlet Runner [Emperor]

The quality of home grown beans can not be found in a supermarket, and they are a healthy choice for any table. An 83 g serving of beans has 3 g of dietary fiber, and is a good source of vitamins A, C and calcium. Approximately 3.5 seeds/gram
Hints:

  • Do not presoak beans to hasten germination
  • Plant 5 cm [2"] apart and 2.5 cm [1"] deep
  • Beans are susceptible to diseases. Remove plants in fall and try not to plant in the same location for 3 years.

  • Scarlet Runner [Emperor] - 70 days. Plants 2.5 to 3 m [8-10'] tall. Pods 12 cm [5-9"], broad, flat and medium green. Should be picked young. Because of attractive scarlet flowers, it is also used as an ornamental climber. Seeds dark purple mottled with violet.