Bean (Pole) Scarlet Emperor – Item #39

$2.19

Plant for summer beauty and reap a bountiful crop of sweet soup beans to enjoy in the fall. Scarlet Emperor produces abundant clusters of bright red blossoms on vigorous vines, followed by a heavy crop of fuzzy 6″ pods that produce beans with deep flavor.

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Additional information

Weight 15 g
Dimensions .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)

Plant Space: 6″ (15cm)

Row Space: 36″ (91cm)

Sprouts In: 7-10 days

Plant in a sunny area in well-drained, average soil in late spring. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-95°F. Does not tolerate frost.

Eat the tender young pods, or harvest after the pods have dried for delicious soup beans. Support vigorous vines with trellis or poles.

Additional Information

Botanical Name: Phaseolus coccineus

Matures In: 70 days