A cross between a runner bean and a French bean with self polinating beautiful red flowers. Sets well in poor weather for bumper crops of stringlessm sweet and tender beans. French beans are a good source of vitamin C, Folic acid, Iron & Fibre
 
When to Sow: Apr - Jun
 
HOW TO SOW:
Runer beans are hungry plants so the ground should be well prepared with manure in the autumn before planting.
 
April - Sow in pots - Sow 3-4 seeds per 10cm pot filled with damp compost. Cover with 5cm of soil. Ideal temp 16-20C. Grow on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed, then harden off before transplating out into final cropping location.
 
May Onwards - Sow direct after risk of frost has passed and soil is warmed - into drills or a circle (for a wigwam) 5cm deep in a prepared seed bed to 20cm spacing.
 
For the best crops space canes 30cm appart and plant 3 beans per cane.
 
Classification: Half Hardy Annual
Germination Time: 1-2 weeks
Harvest Time:Jul- Sep
Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Will need staking to a framework of canes or netting. Water regularly and mulch to keep moist in dry spells and liquid feed every 2 weeks for maximum crops.
Use: Edible
Harvest: When the pods are young and tender, pick young and often to encourage a longer harvest period.
Days to Maturity: 84 Days
Height:2.5m
Group - Peas & Beans 
Plant Spacing: 20-30cm