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Birds like to peck at the red flowers. Slugs and snails will eat the leaves. Planting too densely makes pods difficult to harvest. |
Runner Bean
Runner beans are very easy to grow, and extremely productive. Pick throughout the season; they will continue to produce. The young pods can be eaten before seeds develop.
Site
Most varieties of runner bean grow to 3m (10ft), so require a wigwam or sturdy frame. They prefer a sunny site.
Plant care
Water well once flowers appear.
Varieties
Enorma Elite A reselected stock of this widely grown variety. Superior quality slim stringless pods are produced over a long period.
White Emergo
A high yielding, white flowered variety with smooth pods when young and a very pleasant taste.
Similar to
Climbing French bean, dwarf French bean, broad bean, mangetout, sugar snap pea
sow inside
sow out
plant out
pick
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