How to Grow Runner Beans
Purchase a packet of runner bean seeds from a local garden center.. Fill small pots with rich soil and 1 to 3 runner bean seeds.. Nourish the seeds with regular waterings and a warm, sunny environment.
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Purchase a packet of runner bean seeds from a local garden center.
Purchase a packet of runner bean seeds from a local garden center.
Fill small pots with rich soil and 1 to 3 runner bean seeds.
Fill small pots with rich soil and 1 to 3 runner bean seeds.
Nourish the seeds with regular waterings and a warm, sunny environment.
Nourish the seeds with regular waterings and a warm, sunny environment.
Harden off the seedlings
Harden off the seedlings
Plant the seedlings outside between mid-May and July.
Plant the seedlings outside between mid-May and July.
Choose an outdoor patch of deep, fertile soil that receives direct sunlight.
Choose an outdoor patch of deep, fertile soil that receives direct sunlight.
Dig a 2 ft (0.61 m) deep bean trench.
Dig a 2 ft (0.61 m) deep bean trench.
Blend compost into the soil and let it warm up for 2 weeks.
Blend compost into the soil and let it warm up for 2 weeks.
Purchase canes for your chosen support structure.
Purchase canes for your chosen support structure.
Create holes for your canes using a sturdy pole.
Create holes for your canes using a sturdy pole.
Secure canes on either side of your bean trench into a long, X-shaped tunnel.
Secure canes on either side of your bean trench into a long, X-shaped tunnel.
Create smaller wigwam supports over your bean trench.
Create smaller wigwam supports over your bean trench.
Add trellis netting to give your runner beans additional climbing space.
Add trellis netting to give your runner beans additional climbing space.
Keep the soil moist with regular watering and mulching.
Keep the soil moist with regular watering and mulching.
Tie the vines around the support structure to encourage climbing.
Tie the vines around the support structure to encourage climbing.
Pinch out the top of the plant once it reaches the top of the support.
Pinch out the top of the plant once it reaches the top of the support.
Harvest the bean pods once they're 6 to 8 inches long.
Harvest the bean pods once they're 6 to 8 inches long.
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