Runner Bean 'Hestia' Seeds

Overview

The 'Hestia' Runner Bean is a very attractive dwarf variety that produces small stringless pods and pretty red & white flowers.

It is great for containers or where space is limited and does not require support. Long season of harvest.

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Seed qty (approx)	40
Sowing months	April, May, June, July
Site conditions	Prefers fertile, rich soil in a sunny sheltered spot. In autumn dig in lots of compost or well-rotted manure, and rake in a general purpose fertiliser 2 weeks before sowing. They are hungry feeders.
How to sow	Indoors: April to May. Sow 1-2 seeds into moist compost. Cover with 2.5cm of fine compost. Cover pots with glass or polythene. Firm gently & keep moist. Keep at about 15-20°C. Seedlings appear within 7-14 days. Remove cover when seedlings appear. Harden off plants gradually for a few days in late May. Transplant into the ground spacing plants 25cm apart in rows 30cm apart. Or plant into large pots or tubs. Outdoors: May to early July. Prepare a seed bed or a large container. Sow 2 seeds together 5cm deep. Space 25cm apart in rows 30cm apart and firm soil gently. Thin to keep the strongest seedling when just large enough.
Care	Keep well watered.
Harvest	June - October. Pick regularly to maintain further cropping.
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