Lavender, pink, and mint colors blend together on these gorgeous long pods. They have a more dense texture and intense bean flavor than green beans An excellent choice to use in an edible ornamental garden on a trellis, where you can watch the beautiful flowers grow before your eyes into pods. Begin harvesting at 10-12”, before pods plump up; if you do miss some the mature beans can be shelled then cooked like peas.
Germination: 4-10 days
Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures are 75-85ºF
Seed Sowing Depth:1” deep
Outside Sowing: After the last frost with soil temperatures above 70ºF. Sow 3- 4” apart for trellis/pole growth. Planting in soil under 60ºF results in poor germination.
How much does a packet plant:10-12 foot single row
Harvest: Before the seeds bulge and beans snap easily. Pick continually every 2-3 days to prolong production.
Tips: Grow in light, well-drained soil, provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods. Do not over-fertilize with nitrogen which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth.
Type
|
Bean/Pea |
Family |
Legume Family |
Temperature Soil |
60F |
Temperature Daytime |
70-85F |
Temperature Evening |
60F+ |
Lighting |
Full, 6-8 Hours Per Day |
Water |
Steady: 6 Gallons / Week |
Maturity |
Moderate: 55-70 Days Harvest |
PH Neutral |
5.5-7.5 |
Zones |
3A-11B |
Plant Placement |
16 Plants, 8 Per Row |
Packet: 33 grams of seed