Product Description
A high-yielding burgundy bean that produces impressive 16–20 inch long beans – among the longest beans you can grow! Beans are borne in clusters of up to four per cluster on healthy, vigorous plants. Sweet flavor with a unique appearance that commands attention at any market. The burgundy color will fade when cooked, revealing the vibrant green bean beneath. Red seeds. Pole bean; requires trellising. A show-stopping variety that delivers both quantity and quality.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity : 65 – 70 days
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Open Pollinated
Product Specifications
Plant Height : 8 – 10 feet (vine type, requires trellising)
Packet Size : 50 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 2,400
Pod Length : 16 – 20 inches
Pod Color : Burgundy (fades when cooked)
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 soil temperature exceeds 60°F (16°C). Plant seeds 1 inch deep, spaced 3 inches apart in rows 4 feet apart. If using poles, plant 4–6 seeds at the base of each pole. Keep soil moist until sprouts emerge. Super easy – just plant and watch them climb.
Spacing in Garden : 3 inches apart; rows 4 feet apart
Support : Requires trellising, poles, or mesh fencing – vigorous climber.
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones.
Harvest : Harvest regularly to encourage new pod set. Pick when beans reach desired length – they are delicious at all stages.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – Mexican bean beetles are rarely seen with minimal care.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance – all seeds are Halo-Blight free. Virtually immune to major bean diseases for worry-free growing.
Special Notes : Extra-long 16–20 inch beans – a true garden spectacle. High-yielding with clusters of up to four beans – abundant harvests. Sweet flavor with unique burgundy color – a market favorite. Vigorous, healthy plants that climb and produce all season long. A conversation-starting variety that wows neighbors and customers alike. Perfect for stir-fries, steaming, and gourmet Asian cuisine.
