bean (runner) 'Red Knight'

Start from seed in a heated greenhouse or on a warm windowsill. Plant outside once all risk of frost has passed in a warm, sunny, sheltered site; incorporate well-rotted manure into soil before planting and keep the soil moist when plants are flowering to ensure good fruit set. Plants need substantial supports. See runner beans (Grow you own)

Remove tips of shoots once they reach the top of the support

Propagate from seed

May be attacked by slugs and snails and black bean aphid. Birds may also be troublesome

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to foot rot