Matures in: 52 days
Description:
This unique bean produces abundant yields of round, stringless pods on vigorous bush-type plants. Purple pods turn a deep green color during cooking. Pods are about 6 inches long and have a distinctive bean flavor.

SOWING:
Plant seed outdoors in late spring after the ground has warmed. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold, wet days at planting time may rot seed. Plant seeds 1½ inches apart in rows 2½ to 3 feet apart. Cover seeds with 1½ inches of soil, well pressed down.

THINNING:
When plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart.

GERMINATION:
Germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

REMARKS:
For best crop, keep free of weeds. Do not hoe when wet. For highest quality and yield, pick pods when young, about 4–5 inches long. For continuous crop, make successive plantings every 2 to 3 weeks until mid-summer.