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A time-honoured favourite, Runner Bean ‘Scarlet Emperor’ (Organic) delivers abundant yields of long, tender pods and eye-catching scarlet-red flowers—ideal for trellises, fences, or allotment arches.
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Seed Information
- Plant Type Vegetable
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Easy
- Germination Time 7-14 Days
- Harvest Time 55-65 Days
- Best Season To Grow Late Spring to Summer
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 40-60 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No
‘Scarlet Emperor’ is a traditional British runner bean variety, loved for its vigorous growth, ornamental blooms, and consistent, heavy cropping. This tall climber produces an abundance of long, smooth pods packed with flavour—perfect for steaming, stir-fries, or freezing.
Grown from certified organic seed, this heritage variety also supports pollinators with its bold scarlet flowers, making it as beautiful as it is productive. Ideal for allotments, garden arches, or any vertical space with full sun and fertile soil.
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Type: Climbing runner bean
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Height: Up to 3 metres (10 ft)
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Pod Length: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)
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Flavour: Rich, traditional, full-bodied
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Sowing Time: April–June (indoors or direct)
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Harvest Time: July–October
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Support Needed: Trellis, poles, netting or frame
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Certified Organic Seeds
With its classic taste, striking flowers, and generous harvest, ‘Scarlet Emperor’ is a top pick for growers who want beauty and bounty from the same plant.
Growing & Care Instructions
A Compact, High-Yielding Variety for Pots and Beds
‘Safari’ is a fast-growing, stringless dwarf French bean that produces tender, slim pods in abundance. These organic seeds are perfect for containers, raised beds, or small garden spaces — and need no staking!
🛒 What You’ll Need:
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Organic Dwarf French Bean ‘Safari’ seeds
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Pots, raised beds, or open ground
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Peat-free compost or well-drained soil
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Watering can and mulch (optional)
Organic Dwarf French Bean ‘Safari’ seeds
Pots, raised beds, or open ground
Peat-free compost or well-drained soil
Watering can and mulch (optional)
🌿 Growing & Care Instructions
1. Sowing (Best May–Jul)
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Sow directly outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors in late April.
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Sow 3–5cm deep, spacing 15cm apart in rows 30–40cm apart.
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For pots, use at least 20cm depth.
Sow directly outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors in late April.
Sow 3–5cm deep, spacing 15cm apart in rows 30–40cm apart.
For pots, use at least 20cm depth.
2. Germination
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Germinates in 7–10 days in warm soil (15–25°C).
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Keep soil moist during this period.
Germinates in 7–10 days in warm soil (15–25°C).
Keep soil moist during this period.
3. Growing On
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No supports needed — compact plants stay upright.
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Water consistently, especially during flowering and pod formation.
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Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
No supports needed — compact plants stay upright.
Water consistently, especially during flowering and pod formation.
Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
4. Feeding
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Beans generally don’t need extra feed in rich soil.
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Apply an organic liquid feed every 2–3 weeks if needed.
Beans generally don’t need extra feed in rich soil.
Apply an organic liquid feed every 2–3 weeks if needed.
5. Harvesting
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Ready in 60–70 days.
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Pick pods young and regularly to keep plants productive.
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Slim, stringless pods are perfect for steaming, stir-fries, or salads.
Ready in 60–70 days.
Pick pods young and regularly to keep plants productive.
Slim, stringless pods are perfect for steaming, stir-fries, or salads.
Quick, compact, and productive — ‘Safari’ beans are ideal for easy, organic harvests at home.
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