Runner Bean 'Scarlet Emperor' (Seeds)

• Sow seeds indoors in April, 5cm (2in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays of good, free-draining seed compost.
• Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at 18-20°C (64-68F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days.
• Seeds can also be sown May to early July direct outdoors, 15cm (6in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart.
• Gradually acclimatise indoor grown plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost.
• Support plants with canes or netting, hoe and water regularly, and give a fortnightly liquid feed.
• Harvest bean pods from July to October.
• A good source of vitamin C, folic acid, iron and fibre.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.