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Royal Burgundy Bush Bean

Royal Burgundy Bush Bean is a hybrid bean. Germination takes 7-10 days and fruit ripens from about day 51-55. Skin runs to deep purple (turns green when cooked). Water need is 1 inch per week, consistent moisture preferred. Suits zones 2-11. It will crop in a container. As a hybrid it will not breed true; saving seed from it is not worth the space.

Beans
51-55days to harvest
7-10days to germinate
Z2–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 65°F. Plant seeds 1-2 inches deep in warm soil.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1 inch per week, consistent moisture preferred
Soil
Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
4-6 inches
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Deep purple (turns green when cooked)
Size
5-6 inches long
Shape
Straight, slender, round pods
Flavour
Sweet and tender with mild, classic bean flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, stir-frying, salads. Excellent for kids' gardens due to easy harvesting.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Bean beetles, aphids, spider mites, flea beetles
Diseases
Bacterial blight, anthracnose, white mold, rust
Resistance
Good disease tolerance, particularly to bean mosaic virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——July – AugustSeptember – August
2——June – AugustSeptember
3——June – JulyAugust – October
4——June – JulyAugust – October
5——May – JuneAugust – September
6——May – JuneJuly – September
7——April – JuneJuly – August
8——April – MayJune – August
9——March – AprilMay – July
10——February – AprilMay – June
11——January – MarchApril – May
12——January – MarchApril – May
13——January – MarchApril – May

Companion planting

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

MarigoldRepels Mexican bean beetles and aphids, reduces nematode populations
NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, deters bean beetles
CarrotLoosens soil for bean roots, beans provide nitrogen that carrots utilize
CornProvides natural support structure, beans fix nitrogen for corn's benefit
Summer SquashLarge leaves provide ground cover and moisture retention, part of Three Sisters planting
CucumberCompatible growth habits and similar water needs, beans provide nitrogen
LettuceGrows well in partial shade of bean plants, efficient use of garden space
RadishQuick harvest before beans mature, helps break up soil for bean roots

Avoid

OnionInhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds
GarlicStunts bean growth and interferes with beneficial rhizobia bacteria
FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants including beans through allelopathic compounds

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

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