Bean : Runner Bean : Riley

Vegetable
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• Ideal for : Children

Description

British breeding at its best. Unique rose pink flowers. Runner Bean Riley is bred for straight, fleshy, uniform 25cm (10in) long pods, which are stringless when young. Producing a very heavy yield over a long period. Interestingly, although pods are picked and eaten before seed development, the seed colour of Runner Bean Riley goes from pale red to blue to almost black.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds mid April indoors for transplanting or sow late April to late June outdoors. Sow seeds 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.

Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed, 15cm (6in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep and in rows 45cm (18in) apart.

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

Runner beans are a good source of Vitamin C, folate, iron and have a high fibre content.

Kitchen Notes

Cook Runner Beans for the minimum of time until tender as one-third of vitamins and some flavour is lost if overcooked. Runner Beans are a good source of Vitamin C, folate and iron and have a high fibre content.

Caution

Please note that beans must be cooked before eating to avoid discomfort.