Runner beans come in a range of varieties and can be easily grown as climbers or in containers. These stringless beans are ideal for adding to home-cooked meals, offering a large harvest throughout ...

RUNNER beans are the flagships of the allotments and kitchen gardens, standing up to eight feet tall, they provide an attractive main focal point, the flowers are usually red, although white and pink ...

Growing fruit and vegetables at home or in an allotment is a rewarding experience, with a range of foods easily grown. One commonly grown vegetable are runner beans, which are delicate and need to be ...

Runner beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but they don’t last long and are best eaten within 3 days of picking. Not great if you can't get through the glut OR you've been away from home.

Runner beans originated in Central America. With the scientific name Phaseolus coccineus, runner beans are members of the same species group as other common beans such as the green bean, black bean, ...