Runner Bean Painted Lady

Description

Runner Bean Painted Lady

Runner Bean Painted Lady. A stunning and productive popular Heirloom variety ‘Painted Lady’ known for its attractive bi-coloured flowers and superior flavour. Tender, relatively short pods are bourne in abundance on vigorous 8-10ft vines in around 80 days from germination.

Cultivation Advice 

• 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.