{"product_id":"bean-pole-runner-scarlet-emperor","title":"Bean, Pole Runner, 'Scarlet Emperor'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(P. coccineus)\u003c\/em\u003e This is a real dandy of a runner bean, vigorously growing 8-10’ and bearing a profusion of showy bright red blossoms\u003cem\u003e loved\u003c\/em\u003e by butterflies and hummingbirds. Our son Rowan has grown many an “Emperor” shelter, and they are a stunning sight to behold! Often grown just as an ornamental, the flowers are followed by long and slightly fuzzy green beans that, when picked young, are delicious with a rich nutty flavor. Immature bean seeds can be eaten as shelly beans, while mature dry beans are eaten like lima or kidney beans. Soaked and cooked for about 1.5-2 hours, yields a remarkably creamy bean with lovely broth. \u003cbr\u003eYou might also try this recipe: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/styrian-gigantes-scarlet-runner-bean-casserole-466453?units=metric\u0026amp;scale=4#recipe\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSCARLET RUNNER BEAN CASSEROLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery productive over an extended period. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiant \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003emottled purple\/black seeds look like magic beans from \u003cem\u003eJack and the Beanstalk\u003c\/em\u003e. Who knows where they’ll take you if you start climbing…70 days. UO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket size: 1 oz (~30 seeds)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seed after the last frost date when the soil has warmed.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Beans prefer well-drained, warm soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-5\" between plants with 12-24\" between rows*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Pole beans require 5+' between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-10 days @ soil temp 65-90F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight to Moderate. Beans can produce their own usable nitrogen from atmospheric nitrogen through a symbiotic relationship with bacteria that colonize specialized nodules in their roots. Too much soil fertility can cause excessive vegetative growth at the expense of pod set and maturity.\u003cbr\u003eBeans prefer well-drained, warm soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeans prefer warm soils and may rot at lower temperatures. This is particularly true for white-seeded varieties. You love beans. Patience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be quite beneficial to mix bean seeds with commercially available bacterial \"inoculants\" to encourage the beneficial symbiotic relationship in the growing plant's root nodules, especially if growing on ground that hasn't been planted with beans before. This can increase yields and improve plant health. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid picking\/weeding beans when the plants are wet. This will help prevent the spread of disease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a trellis for pole beans. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite-seeded varieties are more susceptible to rot when seeded in cool, wet, early-season conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Snap Beans every few weeks for continued harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest dry beans when the pods are brown and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are\u003cem\u003e LOVED\u003c\/em\u003e by hummingbirds who often whir and dive all around them!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uprising Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":37838324564142,"sku":"BEA-SE-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":37838324596910,"sku":"BEA-SE-1\/2lb","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/scarletfinal1too.jpg?v=1606175177","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/bean-pole-runner-scarlet-emperor","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}