Mountaineer Half-Runner Bean Seeds
Mountaineer Half-Runner Bean Seeds
The Mountaineer White Half Runner bean, with its tender texture and succulent white seeds, epitomizes traditional bean excellence. It yields abundant crops of rich, flavorful beans, emitting a delightful aroma. These vigorous plants produce ample harvests and remain stringless when young, perfect for a variety of culinary uses, especially baking.
Expect to harvest delicious 10-centimeter beans from this productive variety. With a bushy growth pattern, it extends long runners, leading some growers to consider trellising for easier management and harvesting, although it thrives even without such support. However, if left on the plant too long, the beans may become stringy. Moreover, this variety exhibits resistance to mosaic virus.
Mountain Half Runner Bean Seed, available in a 226-gram package, is a beloved heirloom, non-GMO option grown in the USA. Packaged in a labeled zip lock baggie, it comes with comprehensive growing instructions. Also known as the Old Dutch variety, it boasts an 85% germination rate and was packed for the 2016 growing season, ensuring freshness and quality with 98% purity.
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How To Grow
How To Grow
Start by sowing Mountaineer Half-runner bean seeds directly into well-prepared soil when the temperature consistently reaches around 18 to 24 degrees Celsius. Plant the seeds about 2 to 3 centimeters deep and space them 8 to 10 centimeters apart in rows that are about 60 centimeters apart. Provide adequate water and sunlight, and the beans should germinate within 7 to 10 days. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged throughout the growing season to encourage healthy growth and bountiful harvests.
Harvesting
Harvesting
For Mountaineer Half-runner beans, it's ideal to harvest when the pods reach about 10 to 12 centimeters in length. At this stage, the beans inside are tender and flavorful. Simply grasp the pods firmly and snap them off the plant, taking care not to damage the vines.
Seed Saving
Seed Saving
To save seeds from Mountaineer Half-runner beans, allow some pods to fully mature on the plant until they turn brown and dry out. Once the pods are dry, carefully remove them from the plant and open them to collect the seeds inside. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to ensure their viability for the next growing season.
Extra Facts
Extra Facts
Planting Methods: Mountaineer half-runner bean seeds are typically sown directly into the soil.
Blooming Season: They bloom during the summer season.
Planting Season: Plant them in spring or early summer for best results.
Latin Name/USDA Zones: The Latin name for these beans is Phaseolus vulgaris, suitable for USDA Zones 3-10.
Sunlight Required/ Height: These beans require full sunlight and can grow up to 60-90 centimeters tall.
Shelf Life After Test Date: The shelf life of these seeds after the test date varies depending on storage conditions.
Seed Type: Mountaineer half-runner beans are classified as heirloom seeds.
Soil Type: They prefer loam soil but can also thrive in clay or sand soil types.