Runner bean
Phaseolus coccineus · Beans · Legume family
Also known as: Scarlet Runner Bean · Scarlet Runner
Easy200–400cmPet-friendlyEdible
Runner bean care at a glance
Runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–25 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–25 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Runner bean
Possible pests on Runner bean include Black bean aphid, Slugs and snails and Spider mites. Possible diseases include Halo blight and Bean rust. Runner bean is mildly toxic to pets and humans.
Pest
- Black bean aphid Medium
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Spider mites Low
Disease
- Halo blight Medium
- Bean rust Medium
Toxicity
- Lectins (raw beans) Low
Weather
- Frost damage High
- Poor pollination in heat Medium
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Runner bean
- Which pests affect Runner bean?
- Possible pests on Runner bean include Black bean aphid, Slugs and snails and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Runner bean?
- Possible diseases include Halo blight and Bean rust.
- Is Runner bean toxic to cats and dogs?
- Runner bean is mildly toxic to pets and humans.
- How much water does Runner bean need?
- Runner bean has a high water requirement.
- What light does Runner bean need?
- Runner bean prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Runner bean frost-hardy?
- Runner bean is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.
- Can you eat Runner bean?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: seeds and flowers.