Bean, Shinshu Runner (Phaseolus coccineus), packet of 3 seeds, organic

$2.95

Family: Legume (Fabaceae)

In Zones 7 to 12, a tuberous-rooted perennial vine.  Grown as an annual in zones 6 and under–90 days to maturity.

Originating in Japan, these will climb to make a large bush to 12 feet tall (with trellis), very green from spring to frost, dotted with intense red flowers, remaining bushy and vital long past the time that standard pole beans have started to look scraggly. Edible as a green bean or soup bean.  Shinshu runner makes a cosmic-patterned purple and pink seed, which is to my knowledge the largest among all Phaseolus.  Cultivation: Very, very fun and a good activity for kids. Germination like a small earthquake. Direct seed in a richly composted hill in the early spring. For seed production get an early start, sowing just before the last frost of spring. Provide trellis or grow on the corn. Will run on the ground if not trellised, but for ease of picking, and a good, dry pod in the end, trellis.

3 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown

Out of stock

Join the waitlist to be emailed when this product becomes available

Share your thoughts!

Let us know what you think...

What others are saying

  1. Question

    Jordan Suplee

    Will these be available in 2021?

    (0) (0)

    Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Jordan,
      Not until we grow and harvest them. Me too, I want more! Richo

      (0) (0)

      Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

    • Tacey Perkins

      Hi will these be available for 2022? I saw your post about these a month or 2 ago and have been thinking about them ever since. I really want to try them this year.

      (0) (0)

      Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Tracey, These sold out almost immediately and they are the main type we’ll be growing in 2022. It is possible that you could find them through another vendor. Meanwhile, yes, hit “waitlist,” Richo

      (0) (0)

      Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

    • Jason

      How do these compare to scarlet runner? It would be cool to see them side by side. Any notes on taste and texture? Thanks for sharing such cool beans!

      (0) (0)

      Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      hi jaswon, the foliage and flowers are very similar looking/colored. the beans on the shinshu runners are about twice as big. we are working on it, hit waitlist, these will sell out in a day, so when you get the e-mail, do not delay. richo

      (0) (0)

      Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction...

×

Login

Register

A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address.

Continue as a Guest

Don't have an account? Sign Up