Bean Pole Runner Scarlet Emperor Seed Pack

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Description

With such magnificent clusters of rich-red, edible flowers, this variety is predominantly used as a flowering screen, vine, or fence cover. Little known is that this runner bean has an extremely rich flavor when picked young and can be shelled for green or dried beans when pods mature.

Days to Maturity: 75 days

Family: Fabaceae

Type: Runner Bean, Shelling Bean (Learn More)

Native: Mexico and South America

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer; otherwise grown as an annual.

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 4’–7′ long vines

Variety Info: When young, 4″–6″ long, flattened, dark green; used as snap bean. When mature, up to 12″ long pods used for shelling.

Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Frost Sensitive

 

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