1. Get seeds
You can get the seeds for the runner beans at the gardening and hardware store or online. A seed bag contains around 80 to 100 seeds. You plan 6-10 seeds per seed.
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2. Prepare the bed
You dig up the garden bed in a sunny, sheltered place. To the Fertilize you mix in ripe compost. If the soil temperature is at least 10 degrees Celsius, you can start sowing. The soil should only be moderately moist and should be loosened up again immediately before sowing.
3. Set up climbing aids
So that the tendrils have a good hold from the start, set up the climbing aids before sowing. Keep a distance of 40 - 50 cm between the bars, about one meter to the next row.
4. Laying out seeds
- Place 6 - 10 seeds in a circle around a climbing rod
- Keep a distance of about 10 cm or a hand's breadth
- Put the seeds 2 - 3 cm deep into the soil
- Cover loosely with soil
5. Care of seedlings and plants
After germination, the runner beans can be piled about 15 cm high. You only need to keep the soil moderately moist to germinate. Sufficient water is important for the plant to grow. The tendrils usually wind themselves around the poles. If not, you can carefully secure it with your hands.
Tips & Tricks
So that the seeds germinate faster, you can put them in water overnight. This softens the hard shell.
