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Magic Beanstalk Runner Bean Seeds

Towering Vines, Bountiful Harvests

$3.99
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Description

Runner Beans Magic Beanstalk is a vigorous, eye-catching variety that delights with its vibrant blooms and abundant harvests. The plants produce a profusion of scarlet-red flowers, attracting pollinators and adding a touch of beauty to any garden. These runner beans are not just ornamental; they’re known for their tender pods and distinctive flavor, suited to fresh eating, steaming, or freezing. This variety is a strong climber, making it suited to trellises, fences, or arbors. With proper support, the vines can reach impressive heights, creating a lush, green tapestry of productivity.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Annual
  • Growth habit: Vining
  • Crop category: Bean
  • Kitchen profile: Runner Beans Magic Beanstalk is a vigorous, eye-catching variety that delights with its vibrant blooms and abundant harvests.
  • Recorded feature: Container Compatible
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Light: Full Sun or Full Sun/Part Sun
  • Planting season: Fall or Spring
  • Packet directions: Use packet-specific measurements when exact sowing figures are absent from the current record

Sow Magic Beanstalk Runner Bean after the soil has warmed and cold, wet conditions have passed. Use the recorded spacing and provide support when the variety has a climbing habit. Check moisture at root depth, especially during flowering and pod development, while avoiding a rigid calendar. Harvest pods at the stage described for the variety and continue checking plants as more pods develop. Allow seed-saving or dry-bean pods to mature according to the intended use.

Runner Beans Magic Beanstalk thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, flourishing in a wide range of growing conditions.

Before sowing Magic Beanstalk Runner Bean, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Container Compatible
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Fragrant
  • Good Cut Flower
  • Grow on a Trellis
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Requires Staking
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Useful for Ornamental

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 11
Bloom Season : Spring
Bloom Season : Summer
Flower Color : Mix
Growth Habit : Vining
Growth Habit : Weeping
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Attracts Birds
Plant Usage : Ornamental
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Sun Requirements : Full Sun
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Water consistently.

Planting & Growing: Sow seeds directly in warm soil after the last frost. Space seeds 6 inches apart. Provide support for vines.

Harvesting & Storage: Pick young pods regularly to encourage continued production.

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