{"product_id":"dwarf-runner-bean-hestia","title":"Dwarf Runner Bean - Hestia","description":"\u003cp\u003e5 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHestia is a compact \u003cstrong\u003edwarf runner bean\u003c\/strong\u003e that grows only \u003cstrong\u003e40–50 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for \u003cstrong\u003econtainers, raised beds, balconies, and small gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e. It produces striking \u003cstrong\u003ered-and-white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e followed by tender green pods. The flowers attract \u003cstrong\u003ebees and other pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the young pods are excellent for fresh cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctober to February\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the warmest Gulf areas, the best results are obtained from \u003cstrong\u003eNovember to January\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sowing during the hot summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soaking is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Soak seeds in \u003cstrong\u003elukewarm water (20–25°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing to speed germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cold stratification is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds directly into their final growing position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace \u003cstrong\u003e1 seed per hole\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause Hestia is dwarf, a trellis is usually unnecessary, although a short stake can support heavily loaded plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; 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