Scarlet Emperor

created by Jule at 25.01.2022

Seed packet

Features

Color

red

speckled

Taste

aromatic

Growth habit

high ranking

Climbing plant

Must be supported

Resistances

robust

weatherproof

moisture tolerant

Location

Outdoor

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Scarlet Emperor was introduced to the market in 1906 as a wonderfully red-flowering, tasty scarlet runner bean. The fully-grown, green pods have strings, but these can be pulled off easily. The dried, variegated seeds have an intense flavor and are delicious. Robust variety, also suitable for harsh and rainy locations.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Germination at 15-20°C after 8-12 days. Requires climbing support & possibly wind protection. Place approx. 3-9 beans per nest around the poles, which should be approx. 40-80 cm apart, depending on the number of beans per nest. Mounding improves the stability.