Bring compact flavour and vibrant colour to patios and small gardens with Thompson and Morgan Hestia Dwarf Runner Bean Seeds that thrive in containers and sunny spots, reaching only 45cm tall and producing stringless beans with a delicious taste from July to September, all while pretty flowers brighten your space and pollinators visit. You’ll find these easy-to-grow seeds ideal for kitchen gardens, with simple care instructions included and the added bonus of being suitable for freezing once harvested. Enjoy the convenience of a dwarf variety that makes the most of limited space and offers a reliable crop through the summer months. Sow runner bean seed indoors from mid-April for transplanting later on, or direct sow outdoors from late May to July. When growing runner beans, provide a thick mulch of organic matter around the base of the plants to help conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Water runner beans regularly, particularly as the flowers develop, and provide a liquid feed every 14 days during mid-summer. Pinch out the tips of the beans when they reach the top of their supports. Beans can be harvested from July onwards. Pick the beans regularly and a little on the young side to ensure top quality and prolonged cropping. Culinary note: Suitable for freezing. Caution: Cook runner beans before eating to avoid discomfort. Ideal For: Patio, Kitchen Garden. Hardiness: Half-hardy. Position In: Full sun. Height: Up to 45cm. Spread: Up to 30cm. Sow from April to July. Delivered with growing and care instructions. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Images may be included to illustrate supply, but can vary due to seasonal changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).