Bean : Runner Bean : Sun Bright
Vegetable
- Cropping: 90 days
- Ideal for: Children
Description
Developed over several years by a skilled customer, 'Sun Bright' is an exclusive, unique new Runner Bean with striking golden foliage. Tremendous crops of beans are produced all summer and the decorative foliage makes it ideal for using in the flower border or vegetable garden.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | After last frost so that pods will mature in the cooler weather of late summer to early fall |
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Sow indoors in short season areas only in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-20C (64-68F), 4cm (11/2in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days. All other areas should sow outdoors after last frost 6in (15cm) apart, 2in (5cm) deep and in rows 18in 945cm) apart.
Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed, 15cm (6in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep and in rows 45cm (18in) apart.
Growing Instructions
If sown indoors, gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before planting out after all risk of frost, against support such as canes or netting. Flowers require pollination to set pods, unlike pole or snap beans.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers well drained, moist, rich conditions. Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered. Mulch during dry periods.
Caution
Please note that beans must be cooked before eating to avoid discomfort.
