Runner Beans

Runner beans, also known as string ore pole beans, should be grown in every vegetable garden. By growing them along bamboo sticks, for example, you create height in the vegetable garden. As a result, they take up relatively little space, which also makes them suitable for smaller vegetable gardens. And although you can harvest them later, compared to regular beans, the yield is usually very good. Of course, this depends on the weather.

Runner beans are sown along a climbing system. Bamboo sticks are usually used for this. Sow from mid-May to early July, but keep an eye on the outside temperature. String beans love heat, so if it is still relatively cold in May, it is better to sow later.

In terms of care, the string bean is an easy to grow plant. Watering occasionally and removing the weeds around the plant is sufficient. Regular harvesting promotes the growth of new beans.

Because the runner bean can be stringy, they are cut into small pieces before use. There are also species that are less stringy, such as the ’Emergo Stringless’. In addition, there are varieties that can be eaten as string beans and green beans, such as the ‘Neckarkönigin’.

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You can easily buy your vegetable seeds in the web shop of ’Dutch Garden Seeds’.

We are always there for you. If you have any questions, for example about your order, you can always contact us. The nice thing about growing vegetables from vegetable seeds is that the plants are often stronger and also grow without pesticides. So, it's a fun activity and a healthy one at the same time!