The vines climb 2-3 m (6-10''), attract hummingbirds to the garden, and provide an extremely high yield of delicious 20-25 cm ( 8-10") snap beans. Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgaris Seed Type: Heirloom Online Code: 140099 Product Weight: 20 grams / approximately 12-15 seeds Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Creamy texture with a savory, very nutty, almost meaty flavor Days to Harvest: 64 to 70 days Days to Seed Germination: 6 to 14 days Seed Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1") Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4") Row Spacing: 60 cm (24") Plant Spacing: 15-20 cm (6-8") Growing Height: 2-3 m (6-10') Planting Instructions: Sow seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost. How To Grow: Bean Scarlet Runner (Pole) Suggestions: Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning. Preparation Ideas: Rinse beans under water. Dry and cut off both ends of beans. Snip beans into 1" pieces. Place beans into large frying pan and add enough water to cover beans. Bring water to boil. Reduce heat, cover the pan and simmer beans until fork tender. Drain beans and add butter, salt and pepper and any other spices you desire.