Park Seed Black Knight Heirloom Runner Bean
Best dual-purpose climber for gardeners seeking edible harvests and pollinator support.
This 19th-century heirloom is as much a landscape showpiece as it is a kitchen staple, drawing pollinators with its vibrant scarlet blooms. You will need to provide a sturdy trellis for its vigorous climb, but the reward is a dual-purpose harvest of tender, stringless pods and nitrogen-rich soil.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking aesthetic beauty in their vegetable patches
- Urban growers maximizing harvest in limited garden spaces
- Culinary enthusiasts prioritizing traditional heirloom flavor profiles
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to daily harvesting schedules
- Gardeners lacking space or materials for sturdy vertical supports
- Farmers in regions with extreme, prolonged summer heat
Performance breakdown
Ornamental Appeal
Stunning scarlet blooms create a dramatic vertical display for any garden.
Culinary Versatility
Edible flowers and stringless pods offer multiple ways to enjoy harvests.
Pollinator Attraction
Vibrant flowers act as a magnet for local hummingbirds and butterflies.
Soil Enrichment
Natural nitrogen-fixing properties actively improve your garden bed health over time.
Growth Vigor
A robust climber that quickly covers trellises with lush, productive foliage.
Seed Reliability
Open-pollinated heirloom genetics ensure consistent results for future seed saving.
Key Specs
SKU
52463-PK-P1
Botanical Name
Phaseolus coccineus
Habit
Vining
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Normal, loamy
Days to Maturity
65 to 70 days
Pack Count
50 seeds
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