Grown Purple Podded Bush Bean?

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Purple Podded Bush Bean — Beans

55-60days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 60°F. Plant 1-2 inches deep after last frost date.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, moderate water needs
Soil: Well-drained garden soil, tolerates average conditions
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple pods (turn green when cooked)
Size: 5-6 inches long
Shape: Straight, round, smooth pods
Flavour: Classic green bean flavor, tender and mild

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, stir-fries. Pods turn green when cooked. Excellent for kids' gardens and ornamental edible landscapes.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Mexican bean beetle, aphids, cucumber beetles
Diseases: Bacterial blight, white mold, bean mosaic virus
Resistance: Standard heirloom disease resistance

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.

MarigoldsRepel bean beetles and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsImprove soil structure and don't compete for nutrients with beans

CornProvides natural support structure and benefits from nitrogen fixation

CucumberCompatible root systems and beans provide nitrogen for cucumber growth

RadishesBreak up soil for bean roots and mature quickly without competition

Summer SavoryRepels bean beetles and may improve bean flavor and growth

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

LettuceShallow roots don't compete and benefits from bean's nitrogen fixation

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation due to sulfur compounds

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and reduce yields

SunflowersCompete heavily for nutrients and water, may shade out beans

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.

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

Grown Purple Podded Bush Bean?

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