Bean Pole Runner Scarlet Emperor
Phaseolus coccineus
Annual. With such magnificent clusters of rich red flowers, this variety is predominantly used as a flowering screen, vine, or fence cover. Little known is that this runner bean has an extremely rich, sweet flavor when picked young; can be shelled for green or dried beans when pods mature.
This packet plants one 5' fence/trellis, or two small or one large teepee. Instructions inside packet on how to build a bean teepee.
Days to Emerge: 10
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 2 seeds every 4" - 6"
Row Spacing: 3' - 4'
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1 every 4" - 6"
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost and when temperatures are warm. NOTE: In very hot summer areas such as the South and Southwest, sow in March for June harvest, and August for late September harvest.
When to start inside: Not recommended.
Artist: Eve Reshetnik