"Phaseolus vulgaris## HOW TO GROW BEAN Direct sow after last frost when soil tempt is about 70˚F. Beans are sensitive to cool soil and will rot if soil temps are below 55˚F. Sow bush snap beans every 2-3 weeks until mid summer for a continued harvest. Sow pole beans from late spring to very early summer. Sow pole beans 3 seeds per hole, 8” between hole and trellis rows 4’ spacing. Thin to 6-8” apart. Beans are susceptible to numerous diseases, avoid wetting foliage, remove plants at the end of the year, practice 4 year crop rotation. Save each year’s seeds in separate containers. Crossing is not apparent until the next generations. Soil pH 6-6.8. Hardiness zones 5-13. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 30-65 seeds per ounce. Average 116M (bush) 46M (pole) seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.Planting Depth 1-2”Soil Temp. Germ. 70-95˚FDays to Germ. 3-7Plant Spacing 2-3”Row Spacing 18-36”Days To Maturity 55Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Royal Burgundy Seed Count .25 Pound ≈ 324 seeds1 Pound ≈ 1,298 seeds##The brilliant purple-buff colored, 5" stringless pods are eye-catching at market, easy to see when picking and add beautiful color to salads when used raw. Harvest young for tender beans. The pods turn green when cooked. Upright bush plants are dark green with a purple tinge and purple flowers. Grows well in cool climates. Dried beans are beige. Tags: Type: Bush, Harvest: Early, Color: Purple, Specialty: Cool Climate, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic."
