Scarlet Runner bean Painted Lady Seeds

Info: This ancient bean was first mentioned around 1633. Striking is especially her rare, two-colored flower dress in red and white. Therefore, the ideal jewelry for the home garden. Due to its robust climbing ability and stature height, it also serves as a decorative privacy screen. The beans also have something special with their chocolate brown color. The pods are green and threadless. Steamed a very tasty vegetable garnish.

Consumption Note: Bean seeds and pods are poisonous. Therefore, never consume raw. The toxins neutralize when the plant parts are heated to over 90 ° C.

Sowing & cultivation: The sowing should be about 3 cm deep. Press seeds and cover with soil. For row sowing the distance shoould be 40 cm with a grain spacing of 6 - 8 cm. When sown as a pit sowing, the distances are 30cm at 5-7 seeds per planting site. Sow the beans in humus-rich, well-drained garden soil in a warm, sheltered, sunny to partially shaded place with even moisture. If necessary, separate. The stability of the plants is improved by sowing in clumps.