Runner bean
Common Name: Runner bean
Genus: Phaseolus
Species: coccineus
Cultivar: 'Polestar'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Tender
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 200cm
Time to plant seeds: April to May
Runner bean 'Polestar' is a reliable variety that produces heavy crops of smooth, fleshy pods over a long season. The flavour of the beans is good.
For the heaviest crops, grow in a sheltered position out of the wind and dig in lots of organic matter into the soil before planting.
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