Phaseolus coccineus

• Full Sun.
• Matures in 45-55 Days.
• Heirloom
• Up to 8 tall

Striking scarlet flowers attract hummingbirds. Beans are delicious when young and tender. Rapid and tall climbers. Doubles as an ornamental. Seed from a small organic farm in British Columbia.

Companions: Squash, Corn, Swiss Chard

Approx. 15-20 Seeds

Growing Instructions:

Germinates best at 15-21C in moist soil.

Plant Spacing: Thin to 4-8 apart.Row Spacing: 12 apart.

Direct seed 1-2 deep as soon as the soil reaches 16C and all danger of frost has passed. Beans are sensitive to cool soils and are prone to rot if temperatures are below 12C. Snap beans can be planted every 2-3 weeks for a continual harvest through mid-summer.