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Amethyst — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Amethyst
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

56days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 60°F

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple
Size: 5-5 1/2"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Very good flavor both raw and cooked, with tender mild taste and slight sweetness; turns green when cooked.

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, cooking, steaming, stir-fries

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids
Diseases: Bean anthracnose, rust, powdery mildew
Resistance: One or more races of Bean Mosaic Virus (High)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	July – August	September – August
2	—	—	June – August	September
3	—	—	June – July	August – October
4	—	—	June – July	August – October
5	—	—	May – June	August – September
6	—	—	May – June	July – September
7	—	—	April – June	July – August
8	—	—	April – May	June – August
9	—	—	March – April	May – July
10	—	—	February – April	May – June
11	—	—	January – March	April – May
12	—	—	January – March	April – May
13	—	—	January – March	April – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

MarigoldRepels bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack beans

CarrotsLoosens soil for bean roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

CornProvides natural support structure for climbing beans to grow on

SquashGround cover that conserves soil moisture and suppresses weeds

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while deterring bean beetles

RadishesFast-growing companion that breaks up soil and deters bean root fly

Summer SavoryImproves bean flavor and repels bean beetles and aphids

Avoid

OnionsInhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicStunts bean growth and interferes with beneficial soil bacteria

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit bean germination and growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 1.97
Fat (g): 0.275
Carbohydrate (g): 7.41
Fibre (g): 3.01
Vitamin K (µg): 43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.121
Calcium (mg): 40
Iron (mg): 0.652
Magnesium (mg): 28.2
Phosphorus (mg): 41.2
Potassium (mg): 290
Zinc (mg): 0.35

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the beans growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Amethyst

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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