Description
| Seeds | 50 seeds $2.25, 250 seeds $7.85 |
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Royalty Purple Pod (Purple Stringless Bush Bean)
Heritage: New Hampshire, USA
Developed by Prof. Elwyn Meader at the University of New Hampshire and introduced into the American marketplace in 1957.
Plants grow 18″ (45cm) tall producing a charming cascade of purple foliage and flowers. Pods are bright purple, crisp and stringless with an ever-so-slight curve to a length of 5” (13cm). They are enticing with their dark purple skin and bright green interior when sliced raw in a cold salad. Unfortunately, their delightful purple does not last when cooked. Pods blanch to green after 60 seconds of boiling. Plants are able to tolerate cooler temperatures. Shows disease resistance. Bush. Matures in 50-60 days. (3 seeds/g)
Tips for Growing Bountiful Beans! When the soil has warmed, plant Bush Beans 1” (2.5cm) deep and 2-3” (5-7.5cm) apart. Bush beans are excellent planting companions for; Celery, Cucumbers, Strawberries and Corn. However, do not plant them near Fennel or Onions. Similar to bush beans, Pole Beans also require warm soil. Plant 2” (5cm) deep in hills around poles or corn stalks, against a fence support or around long branches tied together at the top to form teepees. Sow 4-6 beans per hill. For all varieties of beans, full warm sun and good air circulation between the plants is essential for growth, and disease resistance. Do not plant pole beans around Sunflowers – they have a mutual dislike for each other! Bush and pole beans usually germinate within 3-7 days (60-85ºF/16-29ºC).
