Runner Bean Painted Lady

Description

Runner Bean Painted Lady
Runner Bean Painted Lady. A stunning and productive popular Heirloom variety ‘Painted Lady’ known for its attractive bi-coloured flowers and superior flavour. Tender, relatively short pods are bourne in abundance on vigorous 8-10ft vines in around 80 days from germination.

Cultivation Advice Runner Bean Painted Lady

Pre-prepare growing site with ample organic matter.
Sow in early spring under-cover in warmth a single seed 1in depth per pot.
Gradually harden off after all risk of frost has passed.
Alternatively plant direct outside after the soil temperature is above 50F in late spring.
Protect young plants from pests.
Ensure plants have support to ramble (canes / wire / netting).
Keep well watered whilst flowers are setting.
Pick regularly to encourage the plants to keep flowering.