Runner Beans

Hawkins · « **on:** November 29, 2008, 17:56 »

I dont normally visit this side of the plot, i'm over with the feathered people but it is that time of year again that I am ordering my veg and was wondering what are peoples recommendations for runner beans.

Em

Kate and her Ducks · « **Reply #1 on:** November 29, 2008, 17:58 »

Ask in the Grow your own section and you will get loads of answers

DD. · « **Reply #2 on:** November 29, 2008, 18:00 »

I'll move this to GYO!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** November 29, 2008, 18:07 »

White Lady is one of my favourite white ones and Polestar a very good red !

Kate and her Ducks · « **Reply #4 on:** November 29, 2008, 18:11 »

I really must learn to keep my packages as I can't remember what I grew last year and they were great. Bright red flowers, loads of beans and if left to go to seed produced the most amazing pink and purple beans! Think they were called Painted Lady but might be making that up :oops:

Hawkins · « **Reply #5 on:** November 29, 2008, 18:13 »

Thanks all, were still looking last year I did Lady Di but they didnt turn out very well.

Em

DD. · « **Reply #6 on:** November 29, 2008, 18:14 »

I like Enorma, 'cos I save my own, they're free and I remember what I've sown!

DD. · « **Reply #7 on:** November 29, 2008, 18:15 »

Whereabouts in Cardiff are you Em? Daughter lives there & we'll be over next week.

Lee G · « **Reply #8 on:** November 29, 2008, 19:07 »

I can't remember what I grew this year, but I do remember they were just a cheap pack that I got from Wilkinsons, and they were great, loads and loads of beans for what seemed like ages, I ran out of recipes for them!!

mumofstig · « **Reply #9 on:** November 29, 2008, 19:10 »

I still seem to get better germination with the old favourite scarlet emperer. :?

I tried pink ones and white ones last year but ran out of seed before i had enough growing, and that was in pots on window ledge not in wet soil! :shock: had to get emergency supplies of S E from woolies in the end.

So I know what i'm growing in 2009

Hawkins · « **Reply #10 on:** November 29, 2008, 19:16 »

Thanks everyone, I really must spend a little time in here having a look around.

DD we live in Taffs Well about 5 miles outside cardiff.

Em

meterman · « **Reply #11 on:** November 29, 2008, 21:16 »

Dont forget which ever ones you grow plant extra, when cut into chunks they make great CHICKEN food but then i always plant 1 for me 1 for my chucks whatever i grow

Snap Dragon · « **Reply #12 on:** November 30, 2008, 01:03 »

Quote from: "DD."

I like Enorma, 'cos I save my own, they're free and I remember what I've sown!

Me too.... cos you sent me some and they were great!!!!!!

Ta muchly!!!

DD. · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2008, 06:35 »

Quote from: "Snap Dragon"

Quote from: "DD."
I like Enorma, 'cos I save my own, they're free and I remember what I've sown!

Me too.... cos you sent me some and they were great!!!!!!

Ta muchly!!!

Hope you saved some!

compostqueen · « **Reply #14 on:** November 30, 2008, 08:47 »

Scarlet Emperor and Painted Lady as I like beautiful flowers as well as tasty beans

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