Runner Beans

Runner beans are contrary little plants. Most members of the climbing bean family creep up their poles anticlockwise (when viewed from below). But runner beans… Read More »Which Way Do Runner Beans Twist?

To get good yields of tomatoes, runner beans, squash, chillies, strawberries and other fruiting crops from containers, you need to regularly add additional potassium (K).… Read More »Can I Use Tomato Feed On Runner Beans?

when to plant runner beans. Sow runner bean seeds from April onwards under cover. You can also sow direct into the garden in May-July once… Read More »What Month Do You Plant Runner Beans?

Runner bean seeds – be they black, white or, more usually purple with black streaks – are all edible. Soak them until they are plump,… Read More »Can You Just Eat The Beans From Runner Beans?

Runner beans are also high in fiber. Fiber is important because it helps digestion, prevents blood sugar from spiking, and reduces LDL (or “bad” cholesterol).… Read More »Are Runner Beans Good For Cholesterol?

Yes. There are a couple things you can do with mature beans. Shell the beans and cook the seeds. Boil for 20 minutes and serve… Read More »Can You Eat Overgrown Runner Beans?

Place in a china dish with a few tablespoons of water, cover, then microwave on high. The timing depends on how you like your beans… Read More »Can I Cook Runner Beans In The Microwave?

You can eat them fresh or dried (but never raw as they contain toxins which are broken down only by cooking). It’s a peculiarly British… Read More »Can You Eat The Whole Runner Beans?

Cropping starts around mid-summer, depending on the variety and when the seeds were sown, and continues for eight weeks or more if harvested regularly. Pick… Read More »What Do Runner Beans Look Like When Ready To Pick?

A. ‘Kidney’ is the old‐fashioned word for French beans, referring to any variety of haricot or runner beans. Older allotment holders still refer to any… Read More »Are Runner Beans Kidney Beans?