Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
1 inch
3 – 4 inches
5 – 10 days
Magic Beanstalk
Scarlet Runner Bean
Scarlet Runner Bean
(Phaseolus coccineus)
Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
1 inch
3 – 4 inches
5 – 10 days
Vigorous Scarlet Runner Bean plants twine into showy full-leafed 10 to12 foot vines as quickly as Jack’s beanstalks. They are soon covered with sprays of brilliant scarlet blossoms that attract hungry hummingbirds. Flowers are followed by wide, meaty edible pods. Left on the vines, the fat pods swell with fascinating big black and purple swirled “magic beans” to treasure (or cook up), or save and plant for another summer’s fairy tale garden.
Seed Count: Approx. 21 / Weight: 20 g
- SKU:5105
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Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
1 inch
3 – 4 inches
5 – 10 days
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
ANNUAL VINE
Summer/fall bloom with edible pods and seeds
Frost tender
EASIEST TO START DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN
In late spring once weather is warm and settled and nights stay above 50°F (10°C), plant seeds in a sunny spot. Erect well-anchored supports at planting time to support the rapidly growing vines. Poke seeds in 1 inch deep and 3 in. apart and firm soil over them. If training bean vines up poles, plant 4 or 5 beans several inches from each pole, or plant seeds 3 to 4 inches apart along a fence or trellis. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination in 5 to 10 days.
THIN OR TRANSPLANT
Beans don’t transplant well, so we advise sowing seeds where they are to grow. Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart.