Thompson & Morgan Polestar Runner Bean Seeds - 40 Green Seeds

Thompson & Morgan

Bring a burst of flavour and colour to your garden with Thompson & Morgan Runner Bean Polestar 40 Seeds Packet, known for producing impressive clusters of stringless, bright green pods and charming summer blooms that make any space inviting. You'll love how easy it is to sow these seeds indoors or outdoors, with clear instructions for both methods, and how well they thrive in full sun or semi shade. Growing up to three metres high, 'Polestar' is perfect for adding vertical interest and attracting pollinators, while offering high yields from July onwards and requiring minimal care beyond regular watering and feeding. How to grow: Sow runner bean seed indoors from mid April for transplanting later on, or direct sow outdoors from late May to July. Indoors, sow seed at a depth of 5cm (2") in 7.5cm (3") pots or trays of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 18-20C (64-68F) until germination which takes seven to 10 days. Once germinated, grow runner beans on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and runner bean plants are large enough to be transplanted. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over seven to 10 days before planting runner beans outdoors in rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun or semi shade with protection from strong winds. When growing runner beans provide a thick mulch of organic matter around the base of the plants to help conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Water runner beans regularly, particularly as the flowers develop, and provide a liquid feed every 14 days during mid-summer. Beans can be harvested from July onwards.