Product Description
The first purple filet bean – extra-fine grade beans are 4–5 inches long with straight, slender, bright purple pods. Turns green upon cooking. Medium-size upright plants yield well. Small, light brown seeds. Bush bean – no staking required. High resistance to Halo Blight and Bean Mosaic Virus. A groundbreaking variety that brings the beauty of purple to the filet bean category.
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.) : 3,400
Pod Length : 4 – 5 inches
Pod Color : Bright 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. 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 – High resistance to Halo Blight and Bean Mosaic Virus. Virtually immune to these major bean diseases for worry-free growing.
Special Notes : The first purple filet bean – a true innovation in the category. Straight, slender bright purple pods – stunningly beautiful. Medium-size upright plants with good yields. A groundbreaking variety that brings purple color to gourmet filet beans. Perfect for fresh eating and gourmet presentations – not recommended for freezing or canning.
