Thompson & Morgan Runner Bean Polestar 40 Seeds Packet

Enjoy a burst of garden colour and flavour with Thompson & Morgan Runner Bean Polestar 40 Seeds Packet that promise high yields of stringless, bright green pods hanging in impressive clusters, while pretty summer blooms add extra charm to your outdoor space. You'll find these seeds easy to sow indoors or outdoors, adapting well to full sun or semi-shade, and they're perfect for attracting pollinators or companion planting with nasturtiums. With a little care, regular watering and feeding, you'll be harvesting delicious beans from July onwards, making them a favourite for both new and experienced gardeners. How to grow: Sow runner bean seed indoors from mid April for transplanting later on, or direct sow outdoors from late May to July. Indoors, sow seed at a depth of 5cm (2") in 7.5cm (3") pots or trays of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 18-20C (64-68F) until germination which takes seven to 10 days. Once germinated, grow runner beans on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and runner bean plants are large enough to be transplanted. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over seven to 10 days before planting runner beans outdoors in rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun or semi shade with protection from strong winds. When growing runner beans provide a thick mulch of organic matter around the base of the plants to help conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Water runner beans regularly, particularly as the flowers develop, and provide a liquid feed every 14 days during mid-summer. Beans can be harvested from July onwards.