Amethyst Dream Runner Bean Mix Seeds

Amethyst Dream Runner Bean Mix Seeds - Phaseolus coccineus

Phaseolus coccineus

Hardy to Zone 9
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Germination Tested Not tested

Approximately 14 seeds per packet

$5.50 CAD

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A colourful and diverse mix we've been growing out for a few years. It started with the "British Pop Runner bean mix" from Adaptive Seeds several years ago. They created their mix of the best edible-pod varieties from the UK, including Tenderstar, Prizewinner, White Emergo, and Polestar varieties. This mix was selected for vigour, long pods, yield, and a diversity of seed colours.

Since then I've added seeds from the Going to Seed swap from all over Turtle Island, the Pop Wrox mix and Shinshu giant runner beans from No Coast Seeds, mixes from Rhythm Seed Farm, Greek Gigantes from another swap, and Tarahumara Tekomari from 3 Acre Permaculture. The resulting mix is full of different colours and patterns, and they are starting to cross to create combinations I've never seen before in runner beans. Could easily be grown just for their ornamental qualities- the flower colours range from crimson, bicolour, peach, and white.

If you're looking for maximum runner bean diversity, or a starting point to breed your own varieties, this mix is where it's at!

The whole pods are edible as green beans when they are young. As they age the pods get fibrous, and you will want to use the mature beans inside instead. They are delicious steamed fresh with butter and salt. Or you can allow the pods to fully mature and dry on the vine, and use the beans as dry beans in the winter months.

Runner beans are more tolerant of cool temperatures than regular beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), so in warmer zones they can overwinter outdoors under a thick layer of mulch. I haven't had success with that here in zone 8a, but zones 9 and warmer may have success. You could also try overwintering the tubers indoors like dahlias.

Hot weather can cause the flowers to abort and not grow beans, but the plants will be fine and continue pumping out beans when the temperatures drop again. Giving them afternoon shade in hot climates may help improve yield.

Bumblebees and hummingbirds love the flowers!

Growing Instructions

Direct sow 1" deep late April to mid-June, after all danger of frost has passed about 4" apart. Provide a sturdy and tall trellis (about 6 feet tall) for the vines to grow up. Plants may benefit from mulch at the roots to keep them cool. Does best with consistent moisture.

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Most orders are sent via Canada Post to keep costs low.

Shipping within Canada

We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight.

We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-3 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally orders take longer, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.

Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery.

Larger bulbs and plants are usually sent via tracked flat rate box.

Shipping to the US

We require all US shoppers to obtain a Small Seed Lot Import Permit before we can mail your seeds. It's free to apply, and you will likely be granted the permit instantly, although some require additional verification via mail.

We recommend obtaining a permit BEFORE placing your order.

Please email your permit and shipping label PDFs to us promptly before or after you order.

If you do not email us your permit documents after one week, we will refund your order minus a $10 processing charge.

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Please follow these instructions carefully so you don't end up with the wrong type of permit!
Go to https://efile.aphis.usda.gov/s/
Select PPQ-587 in the dropdown menu and click "Get Started".
Please use the exact same name and address as on your order.
Login and follow the instructions to obtain a permit.
Under the Commodity Type drop down, make sure you select the "Small Lots of Seed". See screenshot below.
It's best to list "Eligible Taxa" instead of listing all the species you'd like to import so you don't need to worry about missing any species you ordered.
Once you receive your permit, promptly email us 2 PDFs: a copy of your permit and a copy of the yellow/green shipping labels. Tell us which USDA station you want us to send the seeds to. If not mentioned we will choose one close to you. Our email is grow@cicadaseeds.ca
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After receiving your documentation, we will mail your seeds to an inspection facility in the US. We will ship via tracked parcel, and you will receive the tracking number when your order has shipped. Orders will be mailed first to a plant inspection facility in the US, then they forward the package on to your address after inspection. Tracking is only available to the inspection facility, not to your address.

The mail and inspection process can take several weeks, depending on how long the inspection takes. Unfortunately we are not able to replace packages that are confiscated or destroyed by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.

Shipping Internationally

International customers can select tracked or untracked shipping at checkout. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. We are not able to send any live plant materials internationally. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held or confiscated by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.

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