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Title: Runner Bean Seed?
Post by: petengade on September 04, 2007, 12:17:27
Hi, Can any of the experts tell me the name of a runner bean that has blue seeds then turn to black when dry please, as I would like to buy some, my Father gave me some of this seed many years ago, and I would like to grow again next year, cannot ask him as he died five years ago, Thank's.
Title: Re: Runner Bean Seed?
Post by: Lauren S on September 04, 2007, 12:20:07
Hi Petengade and welcome.
I'm sorry I can't help you on this answer but the more experienced gardeners will be along later, I'm sure

Lauren  :)
Title: Re: Runner Bean Seed?
Post by: saddad on September 04, 2007, 16:58:46
Many runners have black seeds Petengade... how blue is blue when fresh?
:-\
Title: Re: Runner Bean Seed?
Post by: petengade on September 04, 2007, 20:11:44
Saddad, seed was nearly purple turning to black when dry, and beans were very long before the seed began to form.