Firestorm is a self-fertilising variety of runner bean that produces reliable crops of tender, stringless, sweetly flavoured beans even in high temperatures or poor weather. These runner beans freeze well, are bursting with nutrients, and are a great source of fibre, vitamin C, folic acid, and iron. Scarlet-red flowers decorate the plant in summer, making it an excellent choice for growing in beds and pots. The flowers are edible and can be used to jazz up salads or garnish drinks. They are a magnet for pollinators, enhancing any butterfly garden and helping to keep other crops well pollinated. Grow runner beans in a sheltered spot in full sun and water regularly, especially during flowering season. Runner beans are fast growers, so don’t worry if you don’t get them started off under glass in spring, they’ll soon catch up when sown outdoors. Canes are ideal for providing support for the plant’s climbing habit and allow you to easily see where seeds have been planted before the shoots emerge. If you do start runner beans off indoors, ensure they are hardened off before transplanting them outside, as they are particularly sensitive to the cold. Please Note: The image(s) shown are for illustrative purposes only. The listed number of seeds is an approximate value and packet size may vary slightly.
