Description
50 Seeds per pack
(a.k.a. Purple Burgundy, Royal Purple Burgundy, Royal Burgundy Purple Pod, Purple Pod Bush) (Phaseolus vulgaris) 50-60 days. Snap Bean These lovely purple beans are an attractive addition to any garden, fun for to grow for kids and “kids at heart”! Vigorous, erect 15-20″ bushes produce high yields of 5-6″ round, stringless, purple pods that turn an emerald green when cooked. The Royal Burgundy Bush Bean is a great early producing variety, developed at the University of New Hampshire, that does well in colder soils. Delicious, great for canning, freezing, cooking or eating fresh. Bean Beetle resistant.
Planting Instructions for Royal Burgundy Bean Seeds
Sow Heirloom / Open Pollinated beans 1-2″ deep, 2-6″ apart, in rows 18-36″ apart, in full sun after danger of frost. Soaking bean seeds in water 1-2 hours before planting speeds germination. Germination occurs in 4-16 days in soil 60-85°F. Provide support for heirloom pole bean varieties. For heirloom snap beans, harvest when beans are 3-6″ long. For dry beans, leave pods on plants until pods are dry, brown, and crisp, and beans are hard and rattle in pod, if more drying is needed when danger of frost has arrived, pick pods or pull entire plant and hang upside down to dry further.
FAQ:
What are other names for the Royal Burgundy Bush Bean?
It is also known as Purple Burgundy, Royal Purple Burgundy, Royal Burgundy Purple Pod, and Purple Pod Bush.
How long does it take for Royal Burgundy Bush Beans to mature?
They typically mature in 50-60 days, making them an early-producing variety.
What do the Royal Burgundy Bush Bean pods look like, and what happens when they are cooked?
The pods are a vibrant purple color, 5-6 inches long, and stringless. When cooked, they turn an emerald green.
What growing conditions are ideal for Royal Burgundy Bush Beans?
These beans are suitable for cooler soils, making them a good choice for early planting. The plants are vigorous and reach 15-20 inches in height.
Are Royal Burgundy Bush Beans resistant to any pests?
Yes, they have resistance to Bean Beetles, which helps ensure healthy growth and high yields.
Zac –
Loved this variety! High yielding, and easy to harvest due to the color contrast…will be planting every year from now on!
Marianne (verified owner) –
Best!
RITA WEISJOHN (verified owner) –
Excellent producer. Great flavor. It’s fun watching them turn from purple to green when cooking. We all enjoyed them. This will be a staple in our garden from now on.
Sam (verified owner) –