Description
This vigorous climber can grow over 2m tall and is perfect for trellises, making it ideal for smaller vegetable gardens where space is limited.
In the Kitchen
The stringless pods are easy to prepare and delicious steamed, stir-fried, boiled, or added to casseroles. Excess harvests can be frozen, bottled, or turned into chutney.
Cultivation & Harvesting
Beans thrive in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Sow during spring and summer once frost danger has passed.
- Runner beans need support to climb
- Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering
- Mulch well to keep roots cool
- Harvest pods young and tender for the best flavour
- Regular picking encourages more beans
Runner beans take slightly longer to mature than bush beans but produce for a much longer period.
Health Benefits
Green beans are rich in vitamins A, B, and C, fibre, protein, iron, potassium, and antioxidants. They are excellent for healthy digestion and may help regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
