Thompson and Morgan Bean Runner Scarlet Empire Multi Sown Garden Ready Plant 15 Pack

The 'Scarlet Empire' runner beans are easy to grow and are supplied as established plants, ready to be planted in your garden upon arrival. This variety is designed for exceptional garden performance, producing stunning red blooms followed by generous harvests of delicious beans. The plants have upright stems, making the beans easy to pick, and they yield heavy crops of high-quality pods from mid-summer well into October. When paired with T&M's 'White Swan' runner beans, 'Scarlet Empire' creates an attractive display in your vegetable garden. Bred from the beloved 'Scarlet Emperor', which has been a kitchen garden favourite for over 100 years, this variety produces longer, smoother, and stringless pods that remain early, flavourful, and productive. For optimal growth, plant runner beans outdoors in rich, fertile, well-drained soil, preferably in full sun or semi-shade, and with protection from strong winds. Avoid using freshly manured soil, as it can promote lush foliage at the expense of bean production. When planting, space the rows 1.5 meters (5 feet) apart, or, if space is limited, consider growing them on a wigwam structure. Additionally, runner beans require support from garden canes, strings, or netting, so ensure these are in place at the time of planting. Please note that the images provided are for guidance only and represent the expected results of the plants upon maturity. Various growing conditions may affect the outcomes, and images may vary due to seasonal changes (for example, deciduous plants lose their leaves in colder months).