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bean (runner) 'Aintree'

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A sweet flavoured runner bean with up to 30cm long of minimal string, smooth, fleshy pods and attractive red flowers. It has a high temperature tolerance.

Scientific classification

Species: bean (runner) 'Aintree' (Phaseolus coccineus 'Aintree')
Genus: Phaseolus
Family: Fabaceae

Raw pods/beans harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of bean (runner) 'Aintree'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Raw pods/beans harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of bean (runner) 'Aintree'

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bean (runner) 'Aintree' care guide

Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged; water more during flowering and pod set.
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged; water more during flowering and pod set.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Growing

Sow seeds indoors from mid April for an earlier harvest or outdoors after the last frost. They will grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile well-drained soil. Use canes or wigwams and two plants per cane. Pick beans regularly to ensure continous production. See runner-bean cultivation for further advice

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