Topic: When to sow runner beans for the Plant Sale?

[Squash64]

I want to grow some pots of runner beans to sell at our Plant Sale, around 15/16th May.
When would be the best time to sow the seeds so the plants will be a good size on the sale day?

[small]

Last year I sowed mine on April 14th, they were germinated ten days later and I planted them out on May 16th.  Don't really know the variety since I've saved my own beans for years, but I reckon 4-5 weeks before is ample. Hope this helps.

[Squash64]

Last year I sowed mine on April 14th, they were germinated ten days later and I planted them out on May 16th.  Don't really know the variety since I've saved my own beans for years, but I reckon 4-5 weeks before is ample. Hope this helps.

That sounds good Small, thank you.

[saddad]

I reckon 3 weeks, 4 max: as after this they start to twine together and are a nightmare to plant...  :-\

[pigeonseed]

reckon 3 weeks, 4 max: as after this they start to twine together and are a nightmare to plant... 

Oh yes that sounds familiar!  ;D ;D

[Squash64]

I reckon 3 weeks, 4 max: as after this they start to twine together and are a nightmare to plant...  :-\

Thanks Saddad.

Have you started planning your plant sale yet?

[tomatoada]

I want to grow some pots of runner beans to sell at our Plant Sale, around 15/16th May.
When would be the best time to sow the seeds so the plants will be a good size on the sale day?

What sort of runner beans will you be planting and do you need any pots?

[saddad]

OH is looking over my shoulder.... she says what planning?  ;D

[tomatoada]

I want to grow some pots of runner beans to sell at our Plant Sale, around 15/16th May.
When would be the best time to sow the seeds so the plants will be a good size on the sale day?

   Ping.

[Squash64]

What sort of runner beans will you be planting and do you need any pots?

Sorry, missed this one yesterday...

I have seeds of Mergoles, Painted Lady, White Lady, Scarlet Emperor and Enorma.  Other people might have different ones.

Pots are always useful  :)

Are you thinking of coming to the plant sale?  We haven't finalised the date yet but it will probably be 15th May.

[Squash64]

OH is looking over my shoulder.... she says what planning?  ;D

If only....... ;)

[tomatoada]

Yes.  All being well as my Granmother use to say.   
Painted lady sounds good. 
Hope you will have some paper bags please.