Runner Bean Black Knight
€5.95
Runner Bean Black Knight from Thompson & Morgan is an exceptional variety that brings both striking beauty and fantastic flavour to your garden. This vigorous, climbing bean produces an abundance of long, slender, dark-purple pods that are packed with a deliciously sweet flavour. The plants grow up to 2.5 meters tall, making them ideal for growing on trellises, fences, or other structures where they can reach their full height and produce a stunning display of vibrant purple flowers before setting pods. The tender beans inside the pods are perfect for steaming, sautéing, or adding to soups and salads.
Sowing Instructions:
To sow Runner Bean Black Knight, plant seeds directly into the ground or in large containers in late spring or early summer, once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil for optimal growth. Sow the seeds 5 cm deep and space them 20 cm apart. Provide sturdy support for the climbing vines, such as a trellis or wigwam structure, to help the plants grow upright and make harvesting easier. Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained to ensure healthy growth.
These runner beans typically germinate in 7-14 days and are ready to harvest in approximately 12-14 weeks, once the pods have filled out and are tender. Black Knight is a heavy producer and will continue to yield throughout the growing season, offering a high-quality crop of beans that can be enjoyed fresh or frozen. With its striking dark-purple pods, sweet flavour, and easy-growing nature, Runner Bean Black Knight is a fantastic addition to any vegetable garden, whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener.
Sowing Instructions:
To sow Runner Bean Black Knight, plant seeds directly into the ground or in large containers in late spring or early summer, once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil for optimal growth. Sow the seeds 5 cm deep and space them 20 cm apart. Provide sturdy support for the climbing vines, such as a trellis or wigwam structure, to help the plants grow upright and make harvesting easier. Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained to ensure healthy growth.
These runner beans typically germinate in 7-14 days and are ready to harvest in approximately 12-14 weeks, once the pods have filled out and are tender. Black Knight is a heavy producer and will continue to yield throughout the growing season, offering a high-quality crop of beans that can be enjoyed fresh or frozen. With its striking dark-purple pods, sweet flavour, and easy-growing nature, Runner Bean Black Knight is a fantastic addition to any vegetable garden, whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener.
