Sow mid April indoors for transplanting or late April to late June outdoors. Sow in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-20C (64-68F), 4cm (1½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed, 15cm (6in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep and in rows 45cm (18in) apart.

Aftercare

Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered. Mulch during dry periods.

Nutritional Information

Runner beans are a good source of Vitamin C, folate, iron and have a high fibre content.