Runner Bean : Polestar
Vegetable
- Cropping: July to October
Description
A British bred, gardeners' favourite for high yields and reliability.
Early to flower, the vigorous plants produce clusters of 25cm (10in) stringless fleshy pods of good flavour throughout the season.
Prefers well-drained, moist, rich soil.
RHS AGM winner.
Good source of Vitamin C, folate and iron and high in fibre.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Mid April indoors for transplanting or late April to late June outdoors. |
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| Sowing depth: | Sow in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-20C (64-68F), 4cm (1½in) deep. |
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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.
Growing Instructions
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before planting out after all risk of frost, against support such as canes or netting.
Aftercare Instructions
Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered.
Mulch during dry periods.
