Runner Bean Enorma Seeds

WHEN TO SOW
April to June.

WHERE TO SOW
Early sowings in individual pots or modules in glasshouse or cold frame or from early May sow 2 seeds 5cm (2") deep and 20cm (8") apart with 60cm (24") between rows outside.

WHAT TO DO NEXT
Glasshouse seedlings should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the spacings above with a support cane at each planting station. Reduce outside sowings to single plants. Circular plantings can be made with canes joined at the centre to form a wigwam.

MATURITY
July onwards.

HANDY TIP
Always crop the beans regularly, even if not required, keep picking or the pods left will reduce the new growth and shorten the season.

HANDY TIP FOR FLOWER DROP
Percy Thrower thought that the main cause was slightly acid soil. He recommended applying a dusting of lime to the soil in early winter over the area set aside for runner beans the next year, so that it would get washed into the topsoil by the winters rain. We have tried it and it does work.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE
A good source of Vitamin C, Folic acid and Iron. High fibre content.