Runner Bean – Scarlet Emperor seeds

Runner Bean- Scarlet Emperor/Scarlet Runner – 10 seeds

Runner beans are a different species to common (French) beans and have some unique characteristics. Frost tender perennial but normally grown as an annual here in Melbourne. Attractive fast growing vine with lush green foliage and beautiful scarlet red flowers. Plants produce masses of long, flat, green beans that can grow to around 20cm.

Beans can be eaten raw when very young and tender, cooked like a common bean when larger or left to mature and used as a dried bean. Young beans have a deliciously sweet and rich flavor.

Fast growing and heavy cropping. Very attractive plant; is often grown as an ornamental. Does best in cooler climates. Also known as Seven Year Bean, Scarlet Runner Beans and Multiflora Bean.