Organic 'Rattlesnake' climbing bean

Latin name Common bean
Quantity per packet About 40 seeds
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Product information
Product
identification
Latin nameCommon bean
FamilyFabaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 40 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0106
Product
description

Organic ‘Rattlesnake’ pole bean is a spectacular heirloom variety that combines vigor, productivity, and great ornamental appeal in the vegetable garden. With its long, dark green pods finely streaked with purple, Phaseolus vulgaris immediately catches the eye and transforms stakes into living, lush, and generous columns. Its vertical growth optimizes space while giving the garden a beautiful, almost theatrical, impression of abundance as the vines climb and become covered with hanging pods. Harvested young, it offers a crisp texture and a delicate flavor, subtly nuanced with vegetal, almost nutty notes, which enrich salads as well as stir-fries and stews. Very productive, it quickly rewards the gardener with an early first harvest, followed by continuous production when picking is regular. In full sun, in well-drained soil, it grows enthusiastically and becomes a centerpiece of vertical vegetable gardens, while attracting pollinators during its flowering. Easy to grow and pleasant to harvest, it appeals to both beginner gardeners and lovers of characterful heirloom varieties. It is a bean that is beautiful, tasty, and generous, perfect for combining yield, originality, and elegance in the garden.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to July
Sowing depth2.5 to 4 cm (1 to 1.6 in)
Germination temperature18 to 30 °C (64 to 86 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Well-drained and warm
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salad, stir-fry, stew, freezing, vertical farming
Bloom period
July to September
Harvest
65 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height2 to 3 m (6.5 to 10 ft)
Spread30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Corn, squash, radishes
Avoid planting with
Onions, leeks
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.