Runner Bean 'Equator' Seeds, 250g
£8.00
A newer variety of runner bean, (Phaseolus coccineus) Equator has great vigour and is suitable for early, mid or late sowing. Drought tolerant, it will still produce a crop even during a hot summer and bears bright white flowers for an attractive summer display.
- Height: up to 180cm (5ft 10in)
- 250g packet
A newer variety of runner bean, (Phaseolus coccineus) Equator has great vigour and is suitable for early, mid or late sowing. Drought tolerant, it will still produce a crop even during a hot summer and bears bright white flowers for an attractive summer display.
Details
- Plant: from May
- Harvest: July onwards
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South or West aspect
- Sunny location or partial shade
- Sheltered
Care
- Plant seeds in well-watered and finely prepared soil where they will crop. Plant at 45cm (1ft 6in) intervals, in rows approximately 5cm (2in) deep.
- Water well until plants are established.
- Support required- use wigwam canes or netting.
- Pinch out top growth when reaches desired height so plant puts energy into beans
- Pick regularly to maintain production
- Raw pods/ beans are harmful to humans and pets if eaten raw
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