"Bill Grey" wrote

Is there any virtue in saving one's own Runner Bean seed for planting in
the next season. I was asked the question as to any pifalls in using saved
seed, but not being much of a gardener I have to ask those who know.

Saved seed will be a cross between any variety that is flowering close by,
unlike bought seed which is of one named variety. It depends what you want,
personal choice.
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Regards. Bob Hobden.
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