How to grow runner beans in pots

More advice on growing runner beans:

How to grow runner beans from seed

Runner beans need a sunny spot in rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of well-rotted compost or manure added.

You can prepare the soil for planting in autumn or spring, it doesn't really matter.

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Dig the area thoroughly to remove weeds and add a generous amount of well-rotted garden compost or manure.

By sowing indoors in April, in deep pots, you'll get better germination and an earlier crop of beans. Sowing in pots first is also a good way to protect young plants from slugs and snails.

Well-developed seedlings can be planted out after the last frost, usually around late May. You can make later sowings outside in May and June, but these won't start cropping until July or August.

If space is limited, grow runner beans in containers for an attractive and edible display – try 'Painted Lady', with its pretty red and white flowers.

When growing in pots, it's especially important to keep plants well watered.

Choose as large a container as possible to help stop the compost d

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