Bean : Runner Bean : St George

Vegetable

• Crops in : July to October

Description

RHS AGM Winner, producing the heaviest yield of quality pods at the most recent Wisley Runner Bean trial. British bred bicoloured red and white flower, much earlier, heavier cropping with superior quality, smoother, fleshy, pale green 25-30cm pods when compared to 'Painted Lady'. The straight pods of Runner Bean St George have good 'snap' with little string or fibre if picked regularly whilst young.

 Customer Rating

Reviews
Runner bean St George
By Karen Akroyd 22-09-2011
These are the best runner beans I have ever grown. This is the first time I have tried this variety & will be growing them again next year. They were very tender with no need to take the sides off. We had such a good crop we were giving them away!

runner bean st george
By anthony wallace 07-08-2011
This is the second year i have grown this variety and these are the best beans I have ever grown - good flavor good texture and a bumper crop. One can almost watch them grow fantistic.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds mid April indoors for transplanting, late April to June outdoors. Sow in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-20C (64-68F), 4cm (1½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days.

Seeds can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed, 15cm (6in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep and in rows 45cm (18in) apart. For even earlier crops, this variety can be pinched out and grown as a low Bush Bean.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before planting out after all risk of frost, against support such as canes or netting.

Aftercare

Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered. Mulch during dry periods.

Nutritional Information

Good source of Vitamin C, folate and iron. High in fibre.