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Old February 23, 2019   #3
gardenmermaid
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Originally Posted by JoParrott View Post
Are runner beans different than pole beans?
Yes, they are very different. They have different flavors, sizes and growing conditions. Pole beans prefer warm/hot weather, and typically have white, lavender, or pale pink flowers. Runner Beans like cooler weather, have very large pods and beans and usually have red, white, pink or bicolor flowers. I found this picture online that shows typical runner beans and flowers:
( photo is from https://www.dtbrownseeds.co.uk/Peas-...ter-Seeds.html )
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