Sunset Runner Bean

The Seed Savers Exchange - A flowering bean with unique salmon-pink blossoms; esteemed as a vegetable or as an ornamental climber. Produces abundant crops of flavorful beans throughout the season. Excellent for freezing. Pole habit, 60-65 days. ±450 seeds/lb.

Characteristics: 

• Salmon-pink blossoms
• Beans are black and speckled with purple edges
• Ornamental and edible
• Highly productive
• Pole bean
• 60-65 days
• ±450 seeds/lb
• 25 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Runner beans prefer full sun, although they tolerate part shade very well. Young pods can be eaten whole, or the beans can be eaten fresh or dried. Even the flowers are edible.

Direct Seed 2" apart

Seed Depth: 1"

Rows Apart: 24-36"

Support: Trellis, tepee, or netting

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