Bean 'Scarlet Runner' Seeds
Phaseolus coccineus 'Scarlet Runner'
How to grow Bean 'Scarlet Runner' from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 40 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 10-18 days
- Days to harvest: 70-85 days
- Best sown in: spring, summer
- Seed storage life: 3 years
- Packet: approx. 30 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | spring |
| melbourne | spring, summer |
| brisbane | autumn |
| perth | spring |
| canberra | spring, summer |
| adelaide | spring |
Sowing steps
- No special pre-treatment needed — sow fresh, viable seed.
- Prepare a weed-free, finely raked bed where the plants are to grow.
- Sow about 40 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 10-18 days.