Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Runner bean
Phaseolus coccineus
A decorative climbing bean for a balcony trellis. Beans are eaten cooked.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plant size | vine up to 3–4 m | [3][1] |
| Pot size | climbing at least 75 cm wide and 45 cm deep; dwarf 30–45 cm wide | [2] |
| Sowing depth | about 5 cm | [1] |
| Harvest | pods at about 10–15 cm long | [1] |
| pH | 6–7 (beans) | [3] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.