Unwins Runner Bean Equator Seeds – High Yield Stringless Pods

Unwins Runner Bean ‘Equator’ Seeds

Runner Bean ‘Equator’ is a reliable, high-performing variety producing long, vibrant green, stringless pods with excellent flavour. Bred for strong performance, Equator continues to crop well even during hotter summer weather, making it a dependable choice for changing conditions.

This variety is flexible to both indoor and outdoor sowing, allowing gardeners to start seeds under cover or sow directly once soils warm. Easy to grow and highly productive, Equator delivers heavy yields of tasty beans that are perfect for fresh eating or freezing for later use.

Nutritious, versatile, and resilient, Unwins Runner Bean Equator remains a favourite for gardens, allotments, and vegetable plots across the UK.

Key Features

Productive runner bean variety

Long, smooth stringless green pods

High yields with excellent flavour

Continues cropping well in hot weather

Drought tolerant once established

Easy to grow and reliable

Suitable for indoor or outdoor sowing

Pack contains 35 seeds

How to Grow Runner Bean ‘Equator’

Sowing Indoors:
Sow seeds indoors from April in individual pots using quality seed compost. Sow seeds around 5 cm deep and keep warm.

Direct Sowing Outdoors:
Sow outdoors from May to June once all risk of frost has passed and soil has warmed.

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Space plants 20–25 cm apart, with supports such as canes or a frame in place before planting.

Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod formation. Harvest beans regularly to encourage continued cropping.

Harvest Period

August to September

Beans can be enjoyed fresh as a nutritious side dish or blanched and frozen for use throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Runner Bean Equator easy to grow?
Yes. It’s a reliable and forgiving variety, suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.

Does it cope well in hot summers?
Yes. Equator continues to crop well even in warmer conditions.

Are the beans stringless?
Yes. Pods are smooth and stringless when harvested at the right stage.

Can the beans be frozen?
Absolutely. They freeze very well after blanching.

Perfect For

Garden and allotment growing

Growers wanting drought-tolerant beans

Summer harvesting and freezing

High-yield vegetable plots

Beginner and experienced gardeners