'Enorma' Runner Bean Plant
Pods up to half a metre long!
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Enorma' Runner Bean Plant
- Bigger doesn’t always equal better, but come on… Just look at those pods! ‘Enorma’ is an aptly-named cultivar whose pods can easily reach up to half a metre in length, while still retaining an excellent taste.
- With a superb flavour and texture, as well as being suitable for freezing, ‘Enorma’ runner beans are as versatile as they come; use your beans in everything from chutneys to curries, from pastas to paellas.
- Growing up to three metres high, your plant(s) will need supporting. Use a stake, trellis or A-frame approximately two metres high. The plants will grow tendrils that will reach up and start climbing the structure. You can aid this process by gently wrapping the new growth around the support structure to help it to cling on.
- Preceding the appearance of the bean pods are elegant scarlet blooms, which provide lovely ornamental appeal alongside the plant’s edible strengths.
- In fact, it’s these flowers that have gotten the runner bean plant (Phaseolus coccineus) designated Plants for Pollinators status from the RHS, providing bees and butterflies with a valuable source of food.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Enorma' runner beans require a large container of at least 40 litres and a tall wigwam or trellis for support.
How big does it get?
The 'Enorma' runner bean is a vigorous climber that can reach a height of 300 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Enorma' runner bean requires full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Enorma' runner bean prefers a rich, moisture-retentive, and well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Enorma' runner bean plant requires consistent watering, needing about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, especially when flowering and setting pods.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the 'Enorma' runner bean does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Enorma' runner bean is a tender plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it will not survive being frozen and requires temperatures above 1°C. It can be grown outdoors across the UK once all risk of frost has passed, though it benefits from a sheltered position in cooler areas.
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An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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