Phaseolus vulgaris
Heirloom 1800’s
To stake or not to stake – that is the question for State.
By definition half runner beans are halfway between bush and pole types.
Vines grow to 3’ and will climb but staking is not essential. Beans are relatively short – 4”– but yields are heavy and last over a long period.
PLANTING
Germination: 4-10 days
Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-85 degrees F.
Seed Sowing Depth: 1” deep
Outside Sowing: After last frost with soil temperatures above 60 degrees F. Sow 3- 4” apart for trellis/pole growth. Planting in soil under 60 degrees results in poor germination.
How much does a packet plant: 25 foot single row
Harvest: Before the seeds bulge and beans snap easily. Pick continually every 2-3 days to prolong production.
Tips: Grow in light, well-drained soil, provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods.
Do not over fertilize with nitrogen which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth.
