Runner Bean Firestorm
Runner Bean Firestorm. A great new variety bred by combining the strengths of both Runner & French Beans. Completely self-fertile the flowers set in both hot and cold wet British summers, producing heavy crops of 25cm long string-less beans which are slightly thicker, more tender and sweeter than other runner bean varieties. Coupled with attractive red flowers this variety was given a “Gardening which award”.
Cultivation Advice Runner Bean Firestorm
- 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.
