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Scarlet Runner Bean
Bean
BeanPhaseolus coccineus
- Full sun
- Zones 3–10
- 45 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6–7
Overview
Scarlet flowers against green, heart-shaped foliage. Rapid climbers. Beans are edible and delicious when young. Keep pods picked for continuous bloom. May simply be called scarlet runner. A hummingbird favorite. Edible Flowers: The flowers offer a mild and sweet flavor. Use them to garnish or in salads, soups, and desserts.
Planting
Direct sow after soil warms to 60°F and all danger of frost has passed. Plant 1-2 inches deep. Provide sturdy support structure.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Mexican bean beetle, aphids, spider mites. Common diseases: Bacterial blight, anthracnose, root rot in poorly drained soils.