Transform your garden with West Coast Seeds' Scarlet Emperor Beans. These vigorous, sprawling runner beans are perfect for screens, trellises, and balconies, reaching heights of 3m (10') or more by mid-summer. The large clusters of beautiful scarlet flowers attract hummingbirds and add a vibrant touch to any outdoor space. The long pods are tender and tasty when picked small, and the seeds are black streaked with purple, easy to harvest and dry for future plantings.
Key Features:
Vibrant and Productive:
- Scarlet Flowers: Stunning scarlet flowers attract hummingbirds and add visual appeal.
- Tender Pods: Long, tender pods are delicious when picked small.
Ideal for Vertical Growth:
- Rapid Growth: Grows up to 3m (10') or higher on strong trellises or supports.
- Perfect for Screens and Balconies: Ideal for adding greenery and privacy.
Easy to Grow:
- Open-Pollinated Seeds: Ensures natural pollination and genetic diversity.
- Perennial Potential: In mild winter areas, roots may overwinter and regrow in spring.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season, requires full sun.
- Timing: Direct sow from late spring to early summer during a warm, dry spell. Optimal soil temperature: 21-32°C (70-90°F).
- Starting: Sow seeds 7-10cm (3-4") apart and 3.5cm (1½") deep at the base of a support. Seeds sprout in 8-16 days.
Maintenance:
- Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Well-drained, warm soil in full sun is best.
- Fertilization: Use 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10') of row. Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent poor pod set and delayed maturity.
- Disease Prevention: Thin plants to increase air circulation and avoid touching wet leaves.
Harvest and Use:
- Frequent Harvesting: Pick beans when they are plump-looking for best flavor.
- Cooking Requirement: Ensure thorough cooking to remove lectin, a toxin present in raw runner beans.
- Storage: Usual seed life is 3 years. In optimal conditions, at least 75% of seeds should germinate.
Enhance your garden with the vibrant beauty and productivity of West Coast Seeds' Scarlet Emperor Beans. Perfect for creating stunning vertical displays on trellises and balconies, these beans offer both visual appeal and delicious harvests. Enjoy the benefits of easy growing, attractive flowers, and a bountiful supply of tasty beans.
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Transform your garden with West Coast Seeds' Scarlet Emperor Beans. These vigorous, sprawling runner beans are perfect for screens, trellises, and balconies, reaching heights of 3m (10') or more by mid-summer. The large clusters of beautiful scarlet flowers attract hummingbirds and add a vibrant touch to any outdoor space. The long pods are tender and tasty when picked small, and the seeds are black streaked with purple, easy to harvest and dry for future plantings.
Key Features:
Vibrant and Productive:
- Scarlet Flowers: Stunning scarlet flowers attract hummingbirds and add visual appeal.
- Tender Pods: Long, tender pods are delicious when picked small.
Ideal for Vertical Growth:
- Rapid Growth: Grows up to 3m (10') or higher on strong trellises or supports.
- Perfect for Screens and Balconies: Ideal for adding greenery and privacy.
Easy to Grow:
- Open-Pollinated Seeds: Ensures natural pollination and genetic diversity.
- Perennial Potential: In mild winter areas, roots may overwinter and regrow in spring.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season, requires full sun.
- Timing: Direct sow from late spring to early summer during a warm, dry spell. Optimal soil temperature: 21-32°C (70-90°F).
- Starting: Sow seeds 7-10cm (3-4") apart and 3.5cm (1½") deep at the base of a support. Seeds sprout in 8-16 days.
Maintenance:
- Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Well-drained, warm soil in full sun is best.
- Fertilization: Use 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10') of row. Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent poor pod set and delayed maturity.
- Disease Prevention: Thin plants to increase air circulation and avoid touching wet leaves.
Harvest and Use:
- Frequent Harvesting: Pick beans when they are plump-looking for best flavor.
- Cooking Requirement: Ensure thorough cooking to remove lectin, a toxin present in raw runner beans.
- Storage: Usual seed life is 3 years. In optimal conditions, at least 75% of seeds should germinate.
Enhance your garden with the vibrant beauty and productivity of West Coast Seeds' Scarlet Emperor Beans. Perfect for creating stunning vertical displays on trellises and balconies, these beans offer both visual appeal and delicious harvests. Enjoy the benefits of easy growing, attractive flowers, and a bountiful supply of tasty beans.
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