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Velour

Velour: 51 days to harvest, 7-10 days to germinate, 4-6 inches between plants, hardy in zones 2-11. Fruit runs to about 4-5". Give it full sun (6+ hours) and regular water. Bush habit, so it needs no staking.

Beans
51days to harvest
7-10 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 loam
Spacing
4-6 inches
Height
18-24 inches
Season
Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Purple (turns green when cooked)
Size
4-5"
Shape
Bush
Flavour
Tender, fine-textured with mild, slightly sweet delicate flavor; turns green upon cooking.

In the kitchen

Steaming, sautéing, blanching, fresh eating, side dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

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

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 bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
CarrotsLoosen soil for bean roots and don't compete for nitrogen since beans fix their own
CornProvides natural support structure for climbing beans in Three Sisters planting
NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling bean beetles
Summer SavoryRepels bean beetles and aphids, may improve bean flavor and growth
RadishesBreak up compacted soil and mature quickly without competing for space
CucumberBoth benefit from similar growing conditions and beans provide nitrogen cucumbers need
CatnipRepels aphids, ants, and flea beetles that commonly attack beans

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions
GarlicStunts bean growth and interferes with beneficial rhizobia bacteria
SunflowersCompete heavily for nutrients and water, can shade beans and reduce yields

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.

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