Variety traits

1000-Seed Weight — Scarlet Runner Bean

Phaseolus coccineus L.

The 1000-seed weight of the scarlet runner bean is a key agronomic and biological trait characterizing seed size and plumpness, with values ranging from 900 to 3000 grams.

In the reference 9 varieties crop Runner bean, where this is mentioned in the description.

The scarlet runner bean is characterized by some of the largest seeds among species of the genus Phaseolus. In scientific literature, the 1000-seed weight range is between 900 and 3000 grams, with values in the 1100–1300 gram range recorded for certain local populations.

This trait directly influences the calculation of the seeding rate required to ensure optimal plant density. Due to the large size of the seeds, which contain a significant reserve of nutrients, seedlings gain a developmental advantage in the early stages, while high 1000-seed weight values serve as an indicator of a variety's genetic potential and favorable conditions during the grain-filling period.

The large seed size requires a specific approach when adjusting the seeding mechanisms of planters to ensure uniform sowing and to avoid mechanical damage to the seed material.

General information about the subject — on the page Thousand kernel weight.

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Varieties of Runner bean mentioned in the description

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