Place a seed in each hole and cover the seeds with soil. Soak the ground with water and keep the soil moist for one to two weeks until the beans have sprouted. Spreading a layer of mulch inside the tepee helps keep it weed-free. When the bean seedlings are about 2 inches tall, thin them to 6 inches apart by pulling out the least healthy plants. You will need to guide the vines toward the poles and twine so they have a surface on which to climb.
Beans are fast growers.
Within a month, the tepee will be covered with leaves. Flowers are produced in about two months. The beautiful red trumpet-shaped flowers of scarlet runner beans are a favorite nectar source for hummingbirds. The beans are ready to harvest in about three months. To pick the beans, hold the vine while gently pulling the pods.