I assume it is heirloom, but don't know actually know anything about them.
This Runner bean has been very successful in my garden. Lots of pods starting off green, then they develop the most interesting reddish brown colour. These are not easily missed on the plants, as happens with green runners. High yielding too. Admittedly at 10 inches long they need a bit of stringing, but if the plants have been well watered and the beans are growing fast, they certainly can be harvested at this large size and not many are needed for a meal.
Thank you Jayb for the seeds - an interesting variety. I was initially just fascinated by the colour, but the culinary qualities of this bean also deserve praise.
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This Runner bean has been very successful in my garden. Lots of pods starting off green, then they develop the most interesting reddish brown colour. These are not easily missed on the plants, as happens with green runners. High yielding too. Admittedly at 10 inches long they need a bit of stringing, but if the plants have been well watered and the beans are growing fast, they certainly can be harvested at this large size and not many are needed for a meal.
Thank you Jayb for the seeds - an interesting variety. I was initially just fascinated by the colour, but the culinary qualities of this bean also deserve praise.
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