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Bean 'Purple King'

Phaseolus vulgaris 'Purple King' · Fabaceae

A vigorous climbing bean with deep-purple, stringless pods that turn green on cooking. Heavy-cropping and easy, needing a trellis or teepee to climb.

At a glance

Habit: Herb & Vegetable
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate Water
Soil: Well-Drained, Loam
Climate: Warm Temperate, Subtropical, Cool Temperate
Frost: Frost-Tender
Mature size: 2.5 m H
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Edible / Productive
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: beginner
Sowing depth: 30 mm
Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
Germination: 7-14 days
Days to harvest: 65-75 days
Best sown in: spring, summer
Seed storage life: 3 years