Runner Beans

The English Runner bean plant was grown for nearly one hundred years in Britain as an ornamental until the pods were rediscovered to be edible… Read More »Why Are Runner Beans Called Runner Beans?

They have a lovely flavour, a little meaty, like butter beans, but perfect for hearty winter dishes such as soups and stews. You can eat… Read More »Do Runner Beans Taste Good?

Members of the Fabaceae family, runner beans are native to the cooler, high-altitude regions (around 2000 metres) of central and northern South America, where they… Read More »Where Do Runner Beans Come From?

Phaseolus coccineus, known as runner bean, scarlet runner bean, or multiflora bean, is a plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. Another common name is butter… Read More »What Kind Of Beans Are Runner Beans?

Runner bean (British term) is basically the same thing as a pole bean (American term) in that both do basically the same thing, namely, climb… Read More »What Are Runner Beans Called In The Usa?

Runner beans are an excellent protein source, as 29% of their calories are from protein. Proteins are essential to healthy body function. They provide energy,… Read More »What Is Runner Beans Good For?

Runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus) are also known as “scarlet runners”, a term that reflects the growth habit and red flowers of early introductions. Perennial, but… Read More »Why Are They Called Runner Beans?

What are runner beans? Runner beans have been growing in South America for over 2000 years and are a popular garden vegetable in Britain too.… Read More »What Beans Are Inside Runner Beans?

Runner Beans look like somewhat larger versions of what North Americans know as Green Beans or String Beans. There are a few differences, other than… Read More »Are String Beans Runner Beans?

Raw, dried beans contain a toxin called phytohaemagglutinin, also called PHA. This chemical is most abundant in kidney beans but lingers in all beans to… Read More »Why Should You Not Eat Raw Runner Beans?