50-65 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Organic Royalty Purple Pod Bush Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, organic, heirloom, high-yielding, bush, snap bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to BCMV. This variety is celebrated for its vibrant, deep purple pods and robust growth habit. Developed by Dr. Elwyn Meader at the University of New Hampshire and then introduced by the Billy Hepler Seed Company in 1957, these beans are known for their adaptability and high yields. Royalty Purple Pod is a bush type with short runners and purple flowers. When cooked, the bright purple pods are 5-6" long and turn green. Very tasty. Does better with cool soils than other beans. Mexican bean beetles avoid it. ~100 seeds/oz.