Gardening experts share when to plant runner beans outside – and the right way to transplant them for healthy, bumper crops this year

Runner bean plant.

When you think about growing your own vegetables, it is likely runner beans will be one of the first things that spring to mind.

And it's pretty simple to learn how to grow runner beans. A delicious and traditional veg for the edible gardener, they also make a beautiful focal point with their scrambling tendrils, bright, green leaves and stunning flowers, followed by cascades of long pods. The best bit? They are one of the easiest vegetables to grow if you're new to gardening.