Purple pod Heirloom Pole Bean Seeds

Purple pod Heirloom Pole Bean Seeds grow a heavy yield of beautiful, deep purple pods that are 5 to 7 inches long and about 1/2 inch thick. The pods are flavorful, meaty, and stringless, borne on sturdy, purple-tinged vines that climb vigorously to 8 feet. These tender, crispy garden beans are an easy and reliable crop for home growers.

At a glance

• Variety: Purple Podded heirloom pole bean
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO pole bean
• Pods: Deep purple, 5 to 7 inches, about 1/2 inch thick, stringless
• Vines: Purple-tinged, climbing to 8 feet
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/2 to 1 inch
• Spacing: 4 inches apart
• Seasons: Spring, summer, fall

Best for

• Fresh snap beans
• Colorful, stringless pods
• Trellised vertical gardens
• Reliable home harvests
• Canning and freezing

How to grow

Sow 1/2 to 1 inch deep in full sun, in single rows or solid-seeded wide-row blocks, spacing plants 4 inches apart on a sturdy trellis. Do not plant too early, as cold soil prevents good germination; if the first sowing comes up unevenly, replant immediately and the new seedlings will catch up. Rabbits are drawn to young seedlings, so protect them with poultry fencing, and avoid cultivating or picking pods when the plants are wet.

Flavor profile

Rich and full-flavored with a meaty, stringless, crisp-tender bite; pods turn green when cooked.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.