Runner Bean Firestorm Seed

Runner Bean Firestorm Seeds

Runner Bean Firestorm Seeds produce crops of smooth, stringless red-flowered runner beans with a tender texture and good flavour. This variety combines the familiar productivity of a runner bean with beans that are straightforward to prepare in the kitchen.

Firestorm is a climbing variety and needs sturdy support as the plants develop. The bright red flowers add colour to the vegetable garden before the pods form and are also attractive to visiting pollinators.

Suitable for kitchen gardens, allotments and raised beds, Firestorm can be started under cover in spring or sown directly outdoors once the soil has warmed and the risk of frost has passed.

Key Features

Produces tender stringless runner beans.

Bright red flowers before pod production.

Climbing plants with a productive cropping habit.

Suitable for fresh cooking and freezing.

Useful for allotments, kitchen gardens and raised beds.

Flowers attract visiting pollinators.

Regular picking encourages continued cropping.

How to Grow Runner Bean Firestorm Seeds

Sow Runner Bean Firestorm Seeds indoors from April to May in individual pots of seed compost.

Sow seeds approximately 5cm deep and keep them in warm, bright conditions while they germinate.

Gradually harden indoor-grown plants off before planting outside after all risk of frost has passed.

Alternatively, sow directly outdoors from May to June once the soil has warmed.

Grow in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Provide sturdy canes, bean poles or another climbing support before the plants begin vigorous growth.

Water regularly, particularly during flowering and pod development. Harvest beans frequently while the pods are young and tender.

Runner Bean Growing Tips

Put supports in place before planting so the young plants can climb as they develop.

Keep plants well watered during flowering and pod formation.

Mulch around the base of plants to help retain soil moisture.

Pick beans regularly while young and tender.

Avoid allowing mature pods to remain on the plants, as regular harvesting encourages further production.

Protect young plants from late frosts and slugs where necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Firestorm Runner Beans stringless?
Yes, Firestorm produces smooth, stringless pods that are suitable for regular harvesting throughout the season.

Does Runner Bean Firestorm need support?
Yes. Firestorm is a climbing runner bean and needs sturdy canes, poles or another suitable support.

What colour are Firestorm Runner Bean flowers?
The plants produce bright red flowers before the beans develop.

When should Runner Bean Firestorm Seeds be sown?
Start seeds under cover from April to May or sow directly outdoors from May to June once conditions have warmed.

How can I encourage more beans?
Keep plants well watered and pick the young pods regularly to encourage continued cropping.

Perfect For

Kitchen gardens

Allotments

Raised beds

Vertical growing

Fresh cooking

Freezing

Pollinator-friendly vegetable gardens

Home growers