Quantity
Approximately 50 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Fabaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The organic 'Celine' purple bean is a dwarf variety that is as appealing as it is original, immediately catching the eye in the vegetable garden with its delicate lavender bicolored pods opening to a bright yellow interior. This selection of Phaseolus vulgaris elegantly combines beauty, productivity, and taste quality, offering a harvest that is both decorative and flavorful in a remarkably short time. In the garden, its compact and vigorous habit is perfect for well-organized vegetable beds, where it produces abundantly without requiring a support structure. Its slender, crisp pods are easy to spot on the foliage, making harvesting particularly pleasant, almost playful, especially when picking young beans at their tenderest stage. Easy to grow in fertile, warm, and well-drained soil, it appeals to both novice gardeners and enthusiasts looking for more distinctive varieties. Like other beans, it also contributes to the dynamics of the nourishing vegetable garden by integrating harmoniously among many companion plants. In the kitchen, its sweet flavor with a slight nutty note adds a refined touch to salads, stir-fries, and fresh snacks. Original, productive, and full of charm, the organic 'Celine' purple bean is an excellent choice to enrich the vegetable garden with color, texture, and freshness.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in)
Establishment temperature
16 to 24 °C (61 to 75 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Well-drained and fertile
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest55 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsArtichoke, eggplant, beetroot, chard, borage, celery, celeriac, curly endive, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, squash, strawberry plant, corn, melon, turnip, radish, rosemary, savory
Avoid planting withGarlic, beetroot, chives, shallot, fennel, onion, parsley, leek, potato
Salads, stir-fries, fresh snack
