The
Scarlet Runner Bean must have been the original inspiration for "Jack
and the Magic Beanstalk"! Native to the mountains of Mexico and Central
America, these runner beans sprint at higher elevations than common
beans at 15-20 feet! This plant makes a beautiful backdrop with over 20
showy scarlet-red flowers with 1-inch blooms per vine. Its
one-of-a-kind beans are bright pink when freshly harvested and mature to
a majestic purple. Then when fully dried, they turn plum-black!
Also Known As: The Scarlet Conqueror, Fire Beans, Scarlet Emperor, Dutch Runner, Mammoth Bean, Maize Runner Bean
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Plant Name:
| Runner Bean, Scarlet Emperor
|
Latin Name:
| Phaseolus coccineus |
| Days to Germinate: | 6-10 |
| Days to Harvest: | 70 |
| Germination Rate: | 85% |
| Test Date: | 8/23 |
| Growth Habit: | Vining |
| USDA Zones: | 3-12 |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| GMO: | No |
Pollination:
| Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
|
| Fungicide-Treated Seeds:*: | No |
| Seeds Packed For**: | 2024 |
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds
are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are
still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as
the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation:
Remove
weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Till the soil
8-10 inches deep and rake several times to break up large clods. It is
best to do this when the soil is dry enough to not stick to garden
tools. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots. Planting:
In
the Spring, plant beans after all danger of frost has passed. In the
Fall, plant beans 10 to 12 weeks before the first expected frost. Plant
runner beans in hills about 2 feet apart in the row. Set strong poles,
strings, or a trellis in rows to support heavy ~15' vines. Place a
6-8-foot stake in the center of each hill. Space the rows about 3 feet
apart. Plant 3-4 seeds around the stake or trellis about 1 inch deep in
the soil. Thin to 2 plants per trellis. Planting in moist soil is best
for seeds to germinate and emerge quickly.
| Planting Depth: | 2 inch |
Within-Row Spacing:
| 2 feet
|
Between-Row Spacing:
| 3 feet
|
Watering:
Water the plants about once a week in dry weather. Try not to let the
soil dry out while the beans are blooming or the blooms will drop and
yields will be decreased.
Weeding:
The roots of beans grow near the soil surface. When hoeing and pulling
weeds, try not to dig too deep to prevent the plant's roots from damage.
Fertilizing:
As the plants begin to flower and set beans, you may optionally apply
fertilizer to help plants produce more beans. Apply by scattering
between the rows about 1/2 cup of fertilizer for every 10 feet of row.
Water the plants after fertilizing.
Insecticides:
Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and
sulfur are organic options. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and
helps in controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, read the
label and always follow cautions, warnings and directions.
Diseases:
Diseases may be a possibility during cool, wet weather. If spots appear
on leaves or bean pods, treat the plant with an approved fungicide.
Neem oil, sulfur, and other fungicides may be used.
Pick
green pods of runner beans when pod length reaches maximum length. Pods
may be picked in several rounds at 4-5 day intervals because of
asynchronous ripening. For dry seed, pull or cut plants when most pods
are dry then allow plants to dry for a few days before threshing.
Nutrition Facts:
Runner Bean Amount per 100 g |
| Calories 326 |
| % Daily Value* |
| Total Fat 1.2 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat 0 g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat 0.4 g |
|
| Monounsaturated fat 0 g |
|
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium 12 mg | 1% |
| Potassium 209 mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber 16 g | 58% |
| Protein 28 g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 2% | Vitamin C | 11% |
| Calcium | 29% | Iron | 47% |
| Vitamin D | 0% | Vitamin K
| 15% |
| Cobalamin | 0% | Magnesium | 6% |
| *Percent
Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may
be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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