Spanish bean
Spanish beans, also known as runner beans or Phaseolus coccineus, are perennials native to Central and South America. This climbing plant usually reaches a height of 2 to 3 metres and produces magnificent bright red flowers in clusters that resemble butterflies.The leaves of the runner bean are dark green, heart-shaped and about 10 cm long. The flowers are made up of five undulating petals and a prominent pistil. They can measure up to 3 cm in diameter and have a subtle fragrance.To plant the runner bean successfully in your garden, we recommend that you choose a sunny or slightly shady spot with well-drained, fertile soil. This plant prefers hot, humid climates, but can also grow in cooler regions.It is advisable to sow runner bean seeds directly in the ground in spring, after the last frost. It is important to plant them about 3 cm deep and to space them about…
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Spanish bean
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- Exposure
- Frost Hardiness
- Cultivation Difficulty
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- Plant Spacing
- Row Spacing
- Germination Time
- Germination Temperature
- Lifecycle
- Adult Height
- Maintenance
- Water Requirements
- Soil Type
- Soil pH Preference
- Pollination
- Propagation
- Seed Storage