Quantity
About 40 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Fabaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2.5 to 4 cm (1 to 1.6 in)
Establishment temperature
18 to 30 °C (64 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Well-drained and warm
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to September
Harvest65 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCorn, squash, radishes
Avoid planting withOnions, leeks
Salad, stir-fry, stew, freezing, vertical farming
