Carminat Bean is an open-pollinated bush bean that delivers beautiful slender purple pods ready to harvest in just 62 days. This Phaseolus vulgaris cultivar grows compact and manageable, making it well-suited to gardeners who want a reliable, quick-maturing variety without the commitment of pole beans. The striking purple color of the pods makes this bean as ornamental as it is productive, adding visual interest to the vegetable patch while you wait for harvest.
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Slender purple pods develop quickly on a compact bush plant, reaching harvest in just 62 days from sowing. The variety's striking color makes it stand out in the garden and at the table, while its bush growth habit means you don't need trellises or poles to grow it successfully. This is straightforward, no-fuss gardening that rewards you with beautiful beans in under two months.
Carminat Bean is grown for its edible pods, which can be harvested fresh for cooking. The slender purple pods work well in any preparation where fresh snap or string beans are called for, from steaming and sautéing to roasting or adding to salads and stir-fries.
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Direct sow Carminat Bean seeds into warm soil after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have reached at least 60°F (16°C), ideally closer to 70°F (21°C) for best germination and growth.
Harvest Carminat Bean pods when they are slender and full-sized but still tender, typically around 62 days after sowing. Pick pods by gently twisting or cutting them from the plant to avoid damaging the brittle stems. Regular harvesting encourages the plant to continue producing more pods throughout the season. Store harvested pods in the refrigerator at 40°F (5°C) with 90% relative humidity for 7 to 10 days.
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