Plant scarlet runners once all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees. Set seeds 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep, 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 30 to 36 inches apart. Place a trellis nearby so the beans are able to begin scrambling up it as soon as they emerge.
Harvest beans beginning 75 to 85 days after seedling emergence. Keep beans picked off to prolong the life of the scarlet runner vines and promote additional flowering.
Check the scarlet runners regularly for insects or signs of disease. Watch for discolored foliage and fuzzy yellow insects on the scarlet runner plants. Water only when the plants are very dry and do not overfertilize.