Developed over several years by a T&M customer who carefully selected unique, gold tinged leaves and masses of red flowers. Adds an outstanding colour contrast to your flower or vegetable borders.

Slightly less vigorous than its green leaf cousins, but if sown at the same time Sun Bright matures later and will extend the picking season.

Sow mid April indoors for transplanting. Sow late April to late June outdoors. Sow in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-20C (64-68F), 4cm (1½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed, 15cm (6in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep and in rows 45cm (18in) apart.

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before planting out after all risk of frost, against support such as canes or netting.

Prefers well drained, moist, rich conditions. Hoe regularly and keep plants well watered. Mulch during dry periods.

Cook Runner Beans for the minimum of time until tender as one-third of vitamins and some flavour is lost if overcooked. Runner Beans are a good source of Vitamin C, folate and iron and have a high fibre content.