Transplanting Dwarf and Runner Bean Seedlings into the ground

Runner Bean young plants growing up cane

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

Sow Seeds: April to July in modules or pots
Plant Out: After frost has past in May to July

How To Guide to Sowing French and Runner Beans in Pots.

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, (How To Build a Wigwam or Support Guide)
  • 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 get going, train them to grow up the cane by wrapping the tendrills from the stem around the cane.

More Top Tips for Growing French Beans.

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