Runner bean

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Sowing

  • Seed depth: 2.5cm
  • Germination soil temperature: 24-29C
  • Days to germinate: 7-10
  • Sow indoors: April-May
  • Sow outdoors: when soil temperature reaches 16C
  • Plant outdoors: When all risk of frost has past

Growing

  • pH range: 6.5-7.5
  • Growing soil temperature: 16-18C
  • Spacing in beds: Wigwam 4 plants per cane, 40cm between canes; in rows, 15cm apart
  • Watering: Low at sowing, medium at flowering, heavy during harvest
  • Light: Full sun for best yields, tolerates light shade
  • Nutrient requirements: N=low; P=moderate, K=moderate
  • Rotation considerations: procede brassica's , avoid following peas and dwarf beans
  • Good companions: Carrot, cauliflower, chard, cucumber, marigold, pea, potato, sweetcorn
  • Bad companions: Basil, beetroot, cabbage, fennel, kohlrabi, onion family, radish
  • Seed Longevity: 3 years