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Growing runner beans with kids

Runner beans are super easy to grow and don't take up much space. They'll happily grow in a container or in the ground - even in a flower bed! Unless you have magic beans like 'Jack and the Beanstalk' of course - then you'd need a very BIG garden!

What you'll need:

  • • Runner bean seeds
  • • Multipurpose compost
  • • Large container (if you're not planting in the ground)
  • • Long sticks and string

Step 1: Get the soil ready

runner bean canesRunner beans like to climb up poles
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  • • Find a sunny spot where there's not much wind.
  • • Get the ground ready by adding compost, or if you're using a container, fill it up.
  • • Build a special wigwam with sticks and string for your runner beans to climb up. They get about 3m tall!

Step 2: Plant your seeds

runner bean seedsRunner bean seeds are quite big
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  • • Poke your finger into the compost at the bottom of a stick and make a small hole.
  • • Gently place a seed into the hole and cover with compost.
  • • Sprinkle the area with water.

Step 3: Look after your plants

watering runner beansGive plants plenty of water
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  • • Water your runner beans every day, as they get very thirsty.
  • • If your plants get too tall, pinch off the top to stop them growing.

Step 4: Eat your beans

harvesting runner beansPick often so more will grow
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  • • Poke your finger into the compost at the bottom of a stick and make a small hole.
  • • Gently place a seed into the hole and cover with compost.
  • • Sprinkle the area with water.

Suggested varieties:

There's plenty more information in the downloadable guide. Print it out for more detailed instructions and even more handy runner bean facts!

Find links to our full range of pea and bean seeds along with plenty of excellent expert advice over at our pea and bean hub page.

  Click the image to download the full pdf guide  
 
growing runner-beans with kids pdf
 

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