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vegetable
Bees
Bumblebees🐝 Needs pollinators1 gardener has this in their stash
Vigorous climber with showy red flowers. Pick pods young (15–20 cm) before they become stringy. Fixes nitrogen in soil.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldExcellent, AngelicaGreat and AniseGood nearby.
Phaseolus coccineus (Sunset)
vegetableA fellow Fabaceae — similar growing habits to Runner Bean
Direct-sow Runner Bean outdoors about 1 weeks after your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 8 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 15 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 60 days.
Water: Medium · Height: 250 cm · Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining — mulch to retain moisture
