More about the plant below:
Runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus)
category : climbers, annuals
position : sun
height : up to 4 m
frost resistance : -
reaction soil : indifferent
preferences soil : fertile, well-drained, light
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : red, white
form : climbing
period flowering : July-September
seeding : spring
reproduction:seed
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : balconies, gardens, pergolas, trellises, gazebos, terraces
pace of growth : fast
Large-leaved beans - silhouetteDevelopmental features of large-leaved beansStand for large-flowered beansLarge-leaved beans - careLarge-leaved beans - applicationAdviceLarge-leaved beans - silhouette
Runner bean is a legume plant. It came to Europe from Central and South America over 400 years ago.It also very quickly settled in our gardens.
Developmental features of large-leaved beans
The twisting shoots of the annual climbing plant quickly reach a height of 4 m. Large leaves form dense, lush green walls.Against this background, from June to September, red or white flowers grow in clusters and then the plant looks particularly attractive.
Recommended are, among others the cultivars 'Beautiful Jaś' (white flowers), 'Preisgewinner' (red flowers) and 'Summer Medley' (white and red flowers). After pollinating the flowers, pods of up to 30 cm long develop.
Stand for large-leaved beans
Runner bean grows best in warm, sunny places, with fertile and well-drained soil.It is a plant that easily adapts to environmental conditions, therefore it tolerates partial shade and is not afraid of summer cold.
Large-leaved beans - care
From April you can grow beans under glass. In the second half of May, the seeds are planted directly on the bed, in groups of three. The plant likes a constantly moist substrate.
Large-leaved beans - application
Beans quickly cover the wall grates. The harvest time of the pods depends on the variety and is from July to September. For cooking, it's best to choose pods that are 10 to 15 cm long.Peel the seeds from fibrous drying casings and dry them.They are an excellent ingredient of, for example, one-pot dishes. Attention! The raw seeds of all legumes are poisonous.
Tip
Large-leaved beans are much more vital and cold-resistant than Phaseolus vulgaris beans.
