Seed Information

Common Name: VEGETABLE: RUNNER BEAN ‘SUNSET'
Scientific Name: Phaseolus coccineus

12 seeds

R55.00

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Description

• Annual
• 'Sunset' Runner beans are attractive enough to plant in the flower garden - they are both ornamental and edible.
• The vines grow best up a sturdy trellis - they are very aggressive and will grow up to 1.8m.
• 'Sunset' Runner beans will produce massive amounts of beautiful peach to pink flowers.
• Pollinators love this bean!

Culinary Uses

• The flowers are edible, with a mild, sweet, somewhat “beany” flavor.
• They are excellent to use in salads and as garnishes.
• The young beans are also edible.
• Pick pods when young for the best quality.
• Can be steamed and eaten as you would any green bean.

Parts Used

• The flowers and pods.

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