The runner bean grandmother Agnes is a medium-early, very old, unique and rare variety from northern Italy. It has many 15-18 cm pods with 7 blue seeds each. The colder the climate, the darker the blue seeds become.
Rarity collectors got this variety from northern Italy from an unknown old woman, from whom the name is derived.
Finds from the South American region of origin show that the first runner beans were cultivated as early as 6000 BC. At that time there were already a large number of different colors and patterns.
Very suitable for preservation.
General information
Plant family: Fabaceae
Lifecycle: Annual
Culture duration: 75 days
Plant hight approx: 200 cm
Root type: Deep rooter
Nutrient requirements: Medium
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: until 5°C
Location: Semi shady until sunny
Soil: Permeable and humus rich
Information on sowing and planting
Germ type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 1-3 cm
Best germination temperature: 12-18°C
Germination time: 10-20 days
Plant-, row distance: 15x40 cm
Optimal mix culture: Eggplant, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Radish, Beetroot, Lettuce, Cabbage, Celery, Corn, Horst Radish, Calendula
Unfavorable mix culture: Peas
Planting information
Sow outdoors from early April to May. The seeds should not be sown deeper than 3 cm.
Beans can be in rows or in clumps are sown.
For the clump planting, five to six seeds are planted together in a planting hole. The distance between the holes is approx. 40 cm and row spacing approx. 100 cm. Since runner beans are climbing plants, they definitely need a trellis. Rods or cords are suitable, which should already be installed before sowing.
Runner beans are more demanding than bush beans and do not tolerate permanent wet or dry conditions. Since the soil is supplied with nitrogen through the roots, they should only be cut off after harvesting and left in the soil.
The beans feel most comfortable at temperatures between 18 and 25°C and a wind-protected location. All "phaseolus vulgaris" beans are poisonous because the phasin content when uncooked.
Other names
Latin botanical names: phaseolus vulgaris
English names: common bean, garden bean, pole bean, green bean, runner bean
German names: Fisole, Gartenbohne, Stangenbohne, Strankerl
Portuguese names: Feijão, feijão verde, feijão-corredor
Spanish names: alubias, fabas, fesol, fréjol, fríjol, habichuelas, judías, porotos
French names: haricot, haricot à rames, haricot d'Espagne
Ingredients
Beans are rich in vegetable protein and fiber, potassium, sodium, magnesium and iron. They are also rich in vitamins C and B9 and antioxidants.
Potent germination capacity: 3-4 years
Due to neglect of conservation, the variety is endangered and is therefore preserved by us.
