Botanical profile
Amethyst Bean
Latin name
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Amethyst'
Type
Annual
Family
Fabaceae
A variety of dwarf bean with deep, glossy purple pods, as tasty as it is original. Very tender , it can be eaten young, whole, fresh or lightly cooked (the color turns green when cooked). Productive, compact and easy to grow, it is an excellent option for small vegetable gardens or container growing. Harvest regularly to boost production!
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Vegetable garden and yield
Companion planting, spacing and harvest
Companion plants
Plants to avoid
Spacing
Harvest period
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