& Runner Bean Benchmaster 1 Seed Packet

A spectacular crop that delivers delicious runner beans as well as pretty red flowers during the summer months. Runner Bean 'Benchmaster' produces long, narrow, bright green pods that grow to over 40cm (16"), hanging in impressive clusters. Runner beans are a brilliant source of Vitamin C, iron, folate as well as fibre and freeze well too. Sow runner bean seed indoors from mid April for transplanting later on, or direct sow outdoors from late May to July. Indoors, sow seed at a depth of 5cm (2") in 7.5cm (3") pots or trays of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 18-20C (64-68F) until germination which takes 7-10 days. Once germinated, grow runner beans on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and runner bean plants are large enough to be transplanted. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 - 10 days before planting runner beans outdoors in rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun or semi shade with protection from strong winds. When growing runner beans provide a thick mulch of organic matter around the base of the plants to help conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Water runner beans regularly, particularly as the flowers develop, and provide a liquid feed every 14 days during mid-summer. Product Specifications: . Hardiness: Half-hardy . Position In: Full sun . Height: Up to 300cm . Spread: Up to 30cm Runner Bean 'Benchmaster' is supplied as 1 packet of 40 seeds. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Runner Bean 'Benchmaster' delivers delicious runner beans as well as pretty red flowers during the summer months Produces long, narrow, bright green pods that grow to over 40cm (16"), hanging in impressive clusters Runner beans are a brilliant source of Vitamin C, iron, folate as well as fibre Runner Bean 'Benchmaster' is 1 packet of 40 seeds Specifications: Model Number: 24345