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Scarlet Runner Bean — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Scarlet Runner Bean
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

45-55days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z3–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after soil warms to 60°F and all danger of frost has passed. Plant 1-2 inches deep. Provide sturdy support structure.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture especially during flowering
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green pods with bright red flowers, speckled purple-black seeds
Size: 6-10 inch pods, large lima-sized beans
Shape: Flat, broad pods with kidney-shaped beans
Flavour: Fresh pods: tender and sweet. Mature beans: rich, nutty, and creamy

In the kitchen

Young pods steamed or sautéed, mature beans in stews, soups, and casseroles. Flowers are edible and colorful in salads.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Mexican bean beetle, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Bacterial blight, anthracnose, root rot in poorly drained soils
Resistance: Generally disease resistant, some tolerance to cool, wet conditions

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	July – August	September – August
2	—	—	June – August	September
3	—	—	June – July	August – October
4	—	—	June – July	August – September
5	—	—	May – June	August – September
6	—	—	May – June	July – September
7	—	—	April – June	July – August
8	—	—	April – May	June – August
9	—	—	March – April	May – July
10	—	—	February – April	May – June
11	—	—	January – March	April – May
12	—	—	January – March	April – May
13	—	—	January – March	April – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CornProvides natural support structure for climbing beans while beans fix nitrogen for corn

SquashPart of Three Sisters planting, large leaves shade soil and suppress weeds

MarigoldsRepel Mexican bean beetles and other harmful insects

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, keep pests away from beans

CarrotsBeans improve soil nitrogen while carrots break up soil, benefiting bean root development

RadishesHelp break up compacted soil and may deter bean root fly

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by beans, provides living mulch

Summer SavoryRepels bean beetles and may improve bean flavor and growth

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and compete for nutrients

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of beans and most garden plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 1.97
Fat (g): 0.275
Carbohydrate (g): 7.41
Fibre (g): 3.01
Vitamin K (µg): 43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.121
Calcium (mg): 40
Iron (mg): 0.652
Magnesium (mg): 28.2
Phosphorus (mg): 41.2
Potassium (mg): 290
Zinc (mg): 0.35

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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Scarlet Runner Bean?

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