Emergo is an almost stringless runner bean. It can grow up to 27 cm in size. Harvest the beans when they're about 15 cm long because then they're very tender and almost stringless. This very productive variety can produce a prolific amount from 1 or 2 plants. Keep picking them to stimulate growth. The flowers of Emergo are white. The beans can be used as string beans in many dishes. This plant needs a good sturdy support. Emergo is an award winning RHS favorite for excellent flavour and taste. Height: 175 - 200 cm.
Indoor sowing: april
Outdoor sowing: half may
Germination: 7-14 days
Germination temp.: 18 - 22ºC
Sowing depth: 3 to 4 cm
Plant position: sunny
Sow indoors in april for an early crop. Sow in individual pots 3-4 cm deep and cover the seeds with sowing soil. Keep moist and warm. Transplant them outdoors in may (avoid frosts) to 45 cm apart. Protect the seedlings againts snales, slugs and other pests.
Sow outdoors from half may on (avoid frosts) on a sunny, sheltered spot in rich well drained soil. Cover the seeds with some fine sowing soil. Beans hate cold soil. Provide them with support. Give extra fertilizer when the plants starts to flower. Harvest the beans when they're about 50 cm long. Keep picking to encourage growth.
