Bean Seeds (Runner) - Scarlet Emperor
Estimated delivery between February 04 and February 07.
A Stunning Climber with Vibrant Red Blooms and Delicious Beans
Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans are an iconic heirloom variety known for their striking red flowers and bountiful, flavorful beans. These vigorous climbers add beauty to any garden, creating a vibrant display of red blossoms in the summer. With its delicious, tender beans, Scarlet Emperor is a favorite for gardeners seeking both ornamental appeal and a productive crop.
Key Benefits
- Vibrant Red Flowers: Produces eye-catching clusters of scarlet-red flowers that attract pollinators and enhance your garden’s visual appeal.
- Delicious Beans: The beans are tender, flavorful, and perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or freezing.
- High Yielding: Known for its prolific bean production, providing an abundant harvest throughout the season.
- Climbing Growth: A climbing variety that can be trained on trellises, fences, or arbors, making it ideal for vertical gardening.
- Attracts Pollinators: The bright red flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, supporting the overall health of your garden.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Spring: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost when soil temperatures have warmed to around 60°F (15°C).
- Successive Planting: For continuous harvests, plant seeds every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.
Planting Details
- Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 6 inches apart with rows 18-24 inches apart.
- Light: Requires full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day) for optimal growth.
Watering and Care
- Water Needs: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during germination and flowering. Water deeply 1-2 times a week, ensuring the soil is not soggy.
- Fertilizer: Use compost or a balanced fertilizer before planting. Avoid excessive nitrogen as beans are nitrogen-fixing.
- Climbing Support: Provide trellis or strong support for the plants to climb and ensure vertical growth.
- Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to avoid competition for nutrients and space.
Harvesting
- When to Harvest: Beans are ready to harvest when the pods are fully formed, plump, and tender. For fresh beans, pick young pods; for dried beans, allow pods to mature on the plant.
- How to Harvest: Gently snap or cut the pods from the plant, taking care not to damage the vines.
Perfect For
- Vertical Gardens: Ideal for climbing on trellises, fences, or arbors to maximize garden space.
- Pollinator-Friendly Gardens: The striking red flowers attract bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, helping boost biodiversity.
- Fresh Cooking and Preserving: Great for use in fresh dishes, soups, and stews, and also perfect for freezing or canning.
- Decorative Gardens: The bright red blooms add ornamental beauty to any landscape, making Scarlet Emperor a great addition to flower or vegetable gardens.
Coverage
- Packet: Covers up to 10-15 linear feet, providing ample beans for fresh use or preserving.
Bring Color and Flavor to Your Garden with Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans
Scarlet Emperor is a perfect blend of beauty and productivity, offering stunning flowers, delicious beans, and the added benefit of attracting pollinators to your garden.
Order your seeds today and watch your garden come alive with vibrant blooms and bountiful beans!
Dharaseeds
Bean Seeds (Runner) - Scarlet Emperor
Estimated delivery between February 04 and February 07.
A Stunning Climber with Vibrant Red Blooms and Delicious Beans
Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans are an iconic heirloom variety known for their striking red flowers and bountiful, flavorful beans. These vigorous climbers add beauty to any garden, creating a vibrant display of red blossoms in the summer. With its delicious, tender beans, Scarlet Emperor is a favorite for gardeners seeking both ornamental appeal and a productive crop.
Key Benefits
- Vibrant Red Flowers: Produces eye-catching clusters of scarlet-red flowers that attract pollinators and enhance your garden’s visual appeal.
- Delicious Beans: The beans are tender, flavorful, and perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or freezing.
- High Yielding: Known for its prolific bean production, providing an abundant harvest throughout the season.
- Climbing Growth: A climbing variety that can be trained on trellises, fences, or arbors, making it ideal for vertical gardening.
- Attracts Pollinators: The bright red flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, supporting the overall health of your garden.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Spring: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost when soil temperatures have warmed to around 60°F (15°C).
- Successive Planting: For continuous harvests, plant seeds every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.
Planting Details
- Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 6 inches apart with rows 18-24 inches apart.
- Light: Requires full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day) for optimal growth.
Watering and Care
- Water Needs: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during germination and flowering. Water deeply 1-2 times a week, ensuring the soil is not soggy.
- Fertilizer: Use compost or a balanced fertilizer before planting. Avoid excessive nitrogen as beans are nitrogen-fixing.
- Climbing Support: Provide trellis or strong support for the plants to climb and ensure vertical growth.
- Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to avoid competition for nutrients and space.
Harvesting
- When to Harvest: Beans are ready to harvest when the pods are fully formed, plump, and tender. For fresh beans, pick young pods; for dried beans, allow pods to mature on the plant.
- How to Harvest: Gently snap or cut the pods from the plant, taking care not to damage the vines.
Perfect For
- Vertical Gardens: Ideal for climbing on trellises, fences, or arbors to maximize garden space.
- Pollinator-Friendly Gardens: The striking red flowers attract bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, helping boost biodiversity.
- Fresh Cooking and Preserving: Great for use in fresh dishes, soups, and stews, and also perfect for freezing or canning.
- Decorative Gardens: The bright red blooms add ornamental beauty to any landscape, making Scarlet Emperor a great addition to flower or vegetable gardens.
Coverage
- Packet: Covers up to 10-15 linear feet, providing ample beans for fresh use or preserving.
Bring Color and Flavor to Your Garden with Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans
Scarlet Emperor is a perfect blend of beauty and productivity, offering stunning flowers, delicious beans, and the added benefit of attracting pollinators to your garden.
Order your seeds today and watch your garden come alive with vibrant blooms and bountiful beans!
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.