Bean – Purple Royal Burgundy

The Royal Burgundy bean variety produces thin, round pods about 13-15 cm tall on dwarf plants about 45-50 cm tall with green foliage that tolerate cooler nights. Note that the purple colored beans when fresh turn green after cooking.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 2.5 cm

optimal temperatures of germination: 18 to 29ºC

time for germination: 5 to 12 days

When to sow:

direct sowing after any risk of frost when the soil is warm (18ºC and above)

Sowing technique: in line

draw a line in the soil (in a pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds in it

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 10-15 cm

between rows: 45 cm

Height of the plants: 45 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun

Days to harvest (from sowing): 50-60 days

Specificity:

Sow every two weeks until the end of July for a continuous harvest.

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±75

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            25 g

Difficulty         

Easy

Sowing          

Direct

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Summer