Transplanting Dwarf and Runner Bean Seedlings into the ground

Runner Beans ready to be planted out

Runner Beans ready to be planted out


This guide shows you how to plant your Dwarf or Runner Bean seedlings from pots or root-trainers into the ground.

When do I sow them? April to July in modules then plant out after frost May to July.

You will need:

  • Dwarf Bean and Runner Bean Seedlings in pots or trays (I’m using Mr Fothergill’s Ferrari Dwarf Beans, White Lady and Red Rum Runner Beans),
  • Trowel,
  • An already constructed beanpole or wigwam,
  • Multi-purpose compost.

Instructions:

  1. At the base of your cane wigwam or poles, dig two holes one either side of the cane to accommodate the seedlings,
  2. Put some multi-purpose compost in the bottom of the hole and water,
  3. Pull apart the root-trainer modules and carefully plant the bean seedlings in the holes with a slight angle towards the cane. Firm down and fill in hole with compost or soil,
  4. Water well.

Top Tip: The transplanted seedlings will take a while to recover and grow, once they do train them to grow up the cane by wrapping the tendrills from the stem around the cane.

Completed Project Picture:

Runner Bean young plants growing up cane

Runner Bean young plants growing up cane

Other How To Guides you may be interested in:
Growing Dwarf and Runner Beans.
How to Build a Wigwam Cane Support for Runner Beans.

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