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BEAN Purple King Phaseolus vulgaris 250g
Climbing Bean
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Annual climbing legume
Seed per gram: Approx 3
The purple king is a climbing bean that produces attractive, oval, purple string beans that grow up to 18 centimetres long and produces purple flowers.
A great tasting bean which turns green when cooked.
A popular variety that produces prolific yields and harvests over many weeks.
Beans are a good source of protein, carbohydrate, vitamin B and fibre.
Climbing beans are a warm season crop.
Adaptable to most good garden soils, prefers an open sunny position.
Phaseolus originate from the Americas.
Beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow.
Climbing beans are a warm-season vegetable that matures in summer.
Germination guide:
Best sown directly in a growing position in fertile soil.
In cool and temperate climates, sow from September to February.
In tropical climates, sow from February to October.
Best sown directly in a growing position in fertile soil.
- Sow seeds 20-30 millimetres deep. .
- Seeds apart: 10-25 centimetres.
- Row space: 100 centimetres.
Germination: 10 to 20 days.
Maturity: 50-80 days.
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
* Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lie dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- Like all seeds, they need enough water to germinate; keep them moist but not overly wet
- These grow notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited