Product Description
An organic purple bean with brilliant 5–5.5 inch pods that are eye-catching at market, easy to spot when harvesting, and add stunning color to salads when used raw. Pods turn green when cooked. Upright plants are dark green with a purple tinge. Buff-colored seeds. Bush bean – no staking required. USDA Certified Organic. The ultimate purple bean for organic gardeners who love color and flavor.
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 (upright bush type)
Packet Size : 175 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 1,360
Pod Length : 5 – 5.5 inches
Pod Color : Brilliant purple (turns green 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 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 – upright bush habit.
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones.
Harvest : Pick regularly to encourage new pod set. Harvest when pods are brilliant purple and before seeds bulge for peak tenderness.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – Mexican bean beetles and leafhoppers 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 : Brilliant purple pods are eye-catching at market and easy to spot when harvesting. Add stunning color to salads when used raw – a true showstopper. Upright plants with beautiful dark green foliage touched with purple. USDA Certified Organic – pure and naturally grown. A customer favorite for home gardens and market sales. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, and gourmet presentations.
