Runner bean
From Allotments4All
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