Product Description
A gorgeous lavender wax filet bean with exceptional vigor at the seedling stage. Pods are lavender on the outside, yellow on the inside, and easy to locate on the open-habit plant. Pods average 3.5–4.5 inches long and ¼ inch in diameter with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. Does not hold its color when cooked. Bush bean – no staking required. Plant Variety Protected. USDA Certified Organic. A stunning gourmet bean that adds elegance to any plate.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity : 50 – 55 days
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Open Pollinated
Product Specifications
Plant Height : 16 – 20 inches (open-habit bush type)
Packet Size : 175 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 3,200
Pod Length : 3.5 – 4.5 inches
Pod Diameter : ¼ inch
Pod Color : Lavender outside, yellow inside
Light Requirement : No specific needs – thrives in any weather
Soil Type : Well‑drained soil; pH 6.5 – 6.8 preferred
Growing Information
Germination Temperature : 65 – 90°F (18 – 32°C)
Germination Time : 5 – 10 days
Sowing Method : Sow directly outdoors after the last frost. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart, in rows 20–36 inches apart. Keep soil moist until sprouts emerge. Super easy – just plant and watch them grow.
Spacing in Garden : 2 inches apart; rows 20 – 36 inches apart
Succession Planting : Sow every 2–3 weeks through midsummer for continuous harvest.
Support : No staking required – open bush habit.
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones.
Harvest : Pick regularly to encourage new pod set. For filet beans, harvest when pods are very slender, ⅛–¼ inch in diameter.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – Mexican bean beetles are rarely seen with minimal care.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance – all seeds are produced in Halo-Blight free areas. Virtually immune to major bean diseases for worry-free organic growing.
Special Notes : Gorgeous lavender wax filet bean – a true gourmet showstopper. Exceptionally vigorous at the seedling stage for fast establishment. Slightly sweet and nutty flavor – a unique taste experience. Lavender outside, yellow inside – stunning color contrast. USDA Certified Organic – pure and naturally grown. Plant Variety Protected – a truly exclusive variety. Perfect for fresh eating and gourmet presentations – not recommended for freezing or canning.
