Scarlet Runner Bean Seeds for Trellises and Garden Beds

Scarlet Runner Bean Seeds for Climbing Garden Vines, Scarlet Flowers and Tender Green Snap Bean Harvests

$18.35

Size 15g Pkg (3x4) 4 Oz 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb

Scarlet Runner bean seeds grow into climbing vines that bring scarlet-red flowers and tender green pods to the vegetable garden. Training the vines onto a trellis makes use of vertical growing space and keeps the bean harvest easier to reach. Pick young pods for cooking as snap beans, or let pods mature for shelling and dried beans.

This non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom suits garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses and containers with suitable support. Direct sow after frost danger has passed and soil temperatures remain above 60°F, installing the support at planting time. Keep soil evenly moist during flowering and pod development, and cook harvested beans before eating.

Features

Scarlet-red flowers add color to a productive vegetable planting.
Climbing pole bean vines use vertical space when trained onto a trellis or other support.
Young, tender pods can be harvested as snap beans; mature pods provide shelling or dried beans.
Suitable for containers, garden plots, raised beds and greenhouses with appropriate support.
Non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom grown as an annual crop.

Specifications

Variety: Scarlet Runner
Botanical name: Phaseolus coccineus
Product type: Vegetable seeds
Growth habit: Vining pole bean
Young pod harvest: 50–75 days after planting
Mature pod stage: Typically 90–100 days
Germination: 5–10 days
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Plant spacing: 4–6 inches
Row spacing: 24–36 inches
Light: Full sun
Direct sowing: After frost danger has passed and soil temperatures are reliably above 60°F
Preferred soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich loam; pH 6.0–6.8
Crop cycle: Annual; not intended to overwinter
15 g package: Approximately 15 seeds
4 oz package: Approximately 120 seeds
1 lb package: Approximately 480 seeds
5 lb package: Approximately 2,400 seeds
25 lb package: Approximately 12,000 seeds

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Scarlet Runner beans need a trellis?

Yes. Scarlet Runner beans are climbing pole beans that need a trellis, pole or other support. Install it at planting time so the vines can climb rather than sprawl across the ground.

When should I sow Scarlet Runner bean seeds?

Direct sow Scarlet Runner bean seeds after frost danger has passed and soil temperatures are reliably above 60°F. Sow 1 inch deep, spacing seeds 4–6 inches apart and rows 24–36 inches apart.

Can I grow Scarlet Runner beans in containers?

Yes. Scarlet Runner beans can grow in containers when provided with suitable climbing support. Place them in full sun and keep the soil evenly moist without waterlogging.

When should I pick Scarlet Runner beans for cooking?

Pick Scarlet Runner pods young and tender, usually 50–75 days after planting, when they are about 4–6 inches long. Older pods can be left for shelling or drying; cook the harvested beans before eating.