- An open-pollinated heirloom with unique purple pods, delicious flavor, high yields, and great reliability.
Bean Seeds - Pole - Purple Podded
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55 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Purple Podded Pole Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated, pole snap bean. This crop is suitable for garden plots, raised beds, and trellised plantings. Vigorous vines climb 6-7 feet and bear heavy crops of flat, stringless, deep-purple pods 5-7 inches long that turn green when cooked, with tender, sweet flavor and excellent visual appeal. ~80 seeds/oz.
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Growing Purple Podded Pole Bean in the Vegetable Garden
Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost once the soil has warmed. Plant 1 inch deep and 3-6 inches apart along a sturdy trellis, fence, or teepee, or 4-6 seeds around each pole. Space rows 24-36 inches apart and install supports before sowing to avoid disturbing the roots. Beans prefer full sun and loose, well-drained soil enriched with compost but not over-fertilized with nitrogen.
Keep soil evenly moist during germination, then water deeply when the top inch of soil dries. Mulch once seedlings are several inches tall to conserve moisture and limit weeds. As vines reach 6-12 inches, gently guide them onto their supports. Regular picking encourages steady flowering and pod set through the warm season.
Harvesting Purple Podded Pole Bean
Begin harvesting when pods are 5-7 inches long and still slender, before seeds bulge. Pods should be bright purple, crisp, and snap cleanly. Pick every 2-3 days to maintain production. Pods will turn green during cooking but retain their tender texture and rich bean flavor.
About Purple Podded Pole Bean Garden Seeds
An heirloom selection discovered in the Ozark region in the 1930s and sometimes called “Purple Peacock,” Purple Podded has earned a reputation for productivity, ornamental beauty, and flavorful, stringless pods. The deep-purple pods stand out against green foliage for easy harvesting, while lilac blossoms add color to trellises and teepees.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Warm soil is the secret to vigorous pole beans. Wait until nighttime temperatures remain consistently mild, then sow and lightly mulch after emergence. Harvest early and often—if pods fill with seed, yields slow down quickly."
Purple Podded Pole Bean Seeds Per Package:
- 15 g Packet - Packet - Approximately 40 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 320 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk - Approximately 1,280 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk - Approximately 6,400 Seeds
- 25 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 32,000 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Phaseolus vulgaris |
| Purple Podded Pole Bean Pod Color: | Deep purple pods that turn green when cooked |
| Purple Podded Pole Bean Flavor: | Tender, sweet, meaty, stringless when young |
Growing Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 55 days |
| Days to Germination: | 8-14 days |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 3-6 inches along trellis or 4-6 seeds around each pole |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 72-84 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Climbing, twining vine |
| Soil Preference: | Loose, well-drained loam enriched with compost; pH 6.0-7.0. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer 70-85 F |
| Germination Temperature: | 70-85 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct Sow: | Yes, after danger of frost |
| Start Indoors: | Not recommended; beans resent root disturbance |
| Plant Width: | 12-18 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Pests and Diseases: | Watch for aphids, bean beetles, and spider mites; rotate crops and provide airflow to reduce rust and other fungal issues. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Trellis, Teepee |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |
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