Bush Bean 'Royal Burgundy'
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Bright color and exceptional taste
Seeds of Dwarf Beans 'Royal Burgundy' (Phaseolus vulgaris), offered by Semences OSC.
A reliable and productive variety with purple pods, ideal for starting the season even in cool soils. The 15cm long, tender and crisp pods offer exquisite flavour, whether fresh or frozen for the winter months. Turn them bright green after just two minutes of cooking!
Plant height: 40-50 cm
Quantity per packet: Approximately 80 to 100 seeds
Days to harvest: 50-55 days
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Companion plants: Carrots, cucumbers, squash
Enemy plants: Onions, leeks, garlic
Plant Type: Annual Vegetable
Cultivation method:
Beans grow best in light, well-drained soil with a pH around 6.5. Sow after the soil has reached at least 60°F, 1 inch deep and 3 inches apart. Space rows 18 to 28 inches apart. For a continuous harvest, plant every 10 days until mid-July. Maintain even watering, especially during flowering and pod formation. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to limit excess foliage, and reduce disease risk by avoiding handling wet plants. Germination in about 8 days.
