{"product_id":"runner-bean-scarlet-emperor","title":"Runner Bean Scarlet Emperor","description":"Unwins Runner Bean Scarlet Emperor Seeds yields long, straight pods or excellent flavour. Scarlet Emperor has been a gardeners' favourite for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurplus runner beans of this variety freeze very well for an autumn or winter treat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious green runner beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant variety for all gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreezes well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eRHS Pollinator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: April to June\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: July to September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow Indoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor an earlier crop, sow individual seeds in 8 cm pots of potting compost. Keep the pots on a sunny windowsill, in a propagator, or in a greenhouse, maintaining a minimum temperature of 12°C. Ensure the compost remains moist at all times, but not saturated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardening Off \/ Planting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGradually accustom young plants to outdoor conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out from late May onwards, when the danger of frost has passed. Provide support with canes, placed in situ and tied together before sowing. These can be either in double rows, sloping inwards, with 15 cm between canes, or in a 'wigwam' structure. Alternatively, plant in a container at least 75 cm in diameter, such as a half-barrel. Plants will climb and twine naturally as they grow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow Outdoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSow direct, 5 cm deep, into the required harvest position (next to a cane support, or in a large container, as described previously) once the danger of frost has passed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAftercare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRunner beans require plenty of water to produce a good crop. Water generously in dry spells. When plants are in full flower, an occasional mid-day spraying with a fine hose encourages flower set and bean production. They thrive in a sunny position sheltered from cold winds and are generally disease and trouble-free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil should be well-manured prior to planting. Runner bean seeds are sensitive to cold, wet soils and will not germinate in unfavourable conditions. Pick young for best flavour. Surplus crops can be frozen: slice and blanch for 2 minutes, then drain, cool, and bag for the freezer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989200589185,"sku":"WEST-31210045","price":2.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/w3eyfxgjaow.jpg?v=1763474265","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/runner-bean-scarlet-emperor","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}