Royalty Purple Pod Bush Bean is a striking variety that produces deep purple pods on compact, 16-20 inch bushes, ready to harvest in just 55 days. This frost-tender bean thrives in zones 3-10 and needs only full sun and moderate water to deliver a quick, concentrated harvest. The distinctive purple color makes these beans as visually appealing in the garden as they are on the plate, and their rapid maturity means you can succession plant for harvests throughout the growing season.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-10
20in H x 18in W
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Moderate
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Deep purple pods distinguish Royalty from typical green bush beans, turning a rich dark color that makes them instantly recognizable at harvest. The plants are compact and tidy, growing just 16-20 inches tall with a 18-inch spread, so they fit easily into small gardens or containers. Bush beans are famously low-maintenance and fast: they begin producing in about 50-55 days with virtually no fussing required, delivering most of their crop in one generous burst perfect for preserving or fresh eating.
Royalty Purple Pod Bush Beans are eaten fresh as snap beans, steamed or sautéed whole when young and tender. The purple pods retain some of their color even when cooked, making them striking in salads and vegetable dishes. They can also be left to mature and dried for shell beans, though they're most prized for their snappy texture when harvested young.
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Sow bean seeds directly in the garden around the third week of May (in cooler regions) or when soil temperatures consistently reach 60-75°F. Plant seeds about 3-4 inches apart in rows spaced 36 inches apart. Push seeds about 1 inch into the soil.
Harvest Royalty purple pods when they are young and tender, typically around 55 days after planting. Pick pods while they still snap cleanly when bent and before the beans inside mature and bulge the pod. Regular harvesting encourages the plants to continue producing, though be prepared for most of your crop to arrive in one concentrated flush over a week or two. The purple color deepens as pods mature, but they taste best when picked young.
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