runner beans in greenhouse

[greg77]

i have got some hestia dwarf runner bean yong plants and thought as they are small i could try in greenhouse but have been told pods will not set in nighttime heat of greenhouse. is this true. should i just put in pots outside as i have no more garden space

[Two_Sheds]

I think they need to be insect-pollinated ... so insects would need access to them in your greenhouse.
I feel they really would do better outside, in a container.

[Herbie]

Hi Greg77

I think the hestia variety are ideal for patio containers. As Two Sheds has suggested they would be better outside. I planted my runner beans out yesterday, they are ok today, change in temperature hasn't affected them but they have been harded off.

[rustylady]

Plus, come summer it will get too hot for them in the greenhouse. They need to be frost free, but not cooked. A large pot or trough (or possibly a growbag) would do.