Runner Bean Firestorm

£2.19

Runner Bean Firestorm. A great new variety bred by combining the strengths of both Runner & French Beans.  Completely self-fertile the flowers set in both hot and cold wet British summers, producing heavy crops of 25cm long string-less beans which are slightly thicker, more tender and sweeter than other runner bean varieties.  Coupled with attractive red flowers this variety was given a “Gardening which award”.

  • Seed Count: 40 Seeds

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Runner Bean Firestorm

Runner Bean Firestorm. A great new variety bred by combining the strengths of both Runner & French Beans.  Completely self-fertile the flowers set in both hot and cold wet British summers, producing heavy crops of 25cm long string-less beans which are slightly thicker, more tender and sweeter than other runner bean varieties.  Coupled with attractive red flowers this variety was given a “Gardening which award”.

Cultivation Advice Runner Bean Firestorm

  • Pre-prepare growing site with ample organic matter.
  • Sow in early spring under-cover in warmth a single seed 1in depth per pot.
  • Gradually  harden off after all risk of frost has passed.
  • Alternatively plant direct outside after the soil temperature is above 50F in late spring.
  • Protect young plants from pests.
  • Ensure plants have support to ramble (canes / wire / netting).
  • Keep well watered whilst flowers are setting.
  • Pick regularly to encourage the plants to keep flowering.