Runner Bean Sunset Improved- Seeds

Product Description

The Unique Peach Pink Flowers Freely Set To Give An Abundant Crop Of Long, Often Stringless Pod Of Outstanding Texture & Flavour. Decorative Enough For The Flower Border, This Is A Reselection Of The Very Variety ‘sunset’. Remember Runner Bean Flowers Are Also Edible, & Make An Unusual Tasty Garnish. Sowing Time: indoors: April –mayoutdoors: May- Junesowing Indoors: Seeds Can Also Be Sown Individually In 8cm (3in) Pots Of Seed Compost. After Sowing, Place Pots In A Cold Frame Or Unheated Greenhouse. Keep Moist But Not Saturated. Gradually Accustom Plants To Outside Conditions Before Setting Them Out From April Onwards To Their Cropping Positions Allowing 20cm (8in) Between Plants In The Row. This Often Gives An Earlier Crop Then Outdoor Sowings.sowing Outdoors: Sow Individual Seed 5cm (2in) Deep & 10cm (4in) Apart. Broad Beans & Usually Sown In Double Rows About 20cm (8in) Apart. Allow 60cm (24in) Between Each Set Of Double Rows. Runner Bean Seed Is Sensitive To Cold Wet Soils, & Will Not Germinate In Unfavourable Conditions. We Therefore Recommend You Do Not Sow Seed Outdoors Before May. Runner Beans Require Support (see Below) & Its Best To Have This In Place Before You Sow.support: As Runner Beans Climb, They Will Need Support. A Frame Of Canes & Strong Netting Is Ideal, Or The Beans Can Be Grown Up Wigwams Of Sticks Or Canes. Ensure Any Structure Is At Least 180cm (6ft) High.aftercare: Water Generously In Dry Spells. Runner Beans Thrive In A Sunny Position Which Is Not Exposed To Cold Winds.harvest: August- September. Pick The Beans With They Are Young & Tender. This Encourages Plants To Remain Productive Longer.freezing: Runner Beans Freeze Well.