Runner Bean ‘Scarlet Empire’ (Stringless) – Mr Fothergill’s Favourite

Grow Runner Bean ‘Scarlet Empire’, a stringless red-flowered variety and an improved form of the best-selling ‘Scarlet Emperor’. Bred for disease tolerance and exceptional flavour, it produces prolific crops of long, slender beans on vigorous plants.

Why You’ll Love ‘Scarlet Empire’:

• Stringless Pods: Tender, easy-to-eat beans without strings

• Disease-Tolerant: Resists common runner bean diseases, ensuring strong growth

• Prolific Yields: Abundant long, slender pods from healthy, vigorous plants

• Attractive Flowers: Stunning red blooms brighten the garden

• Nutritious: Rich in Vitamin C, dietary fibre, and folate

Growing Instructions:

• Sow outdoors after the last frost in fertile, well-drained soil

• Provide strong supports such as stakes, wig-wams, or wires for climbing

• Water regularly and keep soil moist for optimal growth

• Harvest pods when long, tender, and fully formed for best flavour

Enjoy Runner Bean ‘Scarlet Empire’ for a reliable, tasty, and visually stunning crop that’s perfect for the table or exhibition!