Bean 'Violet Queen'
Phaseolus vulgarisA stunning bush bean which produces a long and productive crop of deep-purple stringless French beans to 15cm for more than 3 months. An outstanding variety with ornamental purple flowers, it is beautiful and productive - the perfect bean for edible borders and plantings due to the colour of its, leaves, flowers and beans. Harvest in 9 weeks; 440g per plant.
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Bean 'Violet Queen'
A "Magic Purple Bean" that turns green on cooking, children love the colour change and the variety. Enjoy fresh for maximum colour, flavour and nutrition. Suitable for cooler climates and growing in containers.
Fast growing tender annuals, beans perform best in warm, sunny positions. Shallow rooted vegetables, beans require regular watering. Their ideal soil will be enriched with organic matter, be neutral to alkaline and also have some potassium applied prior to sowing. Climbing and pole beans require support, while bush beans are self-supporting. Sow seed direct when soil temperature is between 16-29 degrees C and there is no likelihood of frost. Seed should germinate within 6-15 days and seedlings should be protected from snails and slugs. Water regularly and when plants start cropping, pick daily to maximise your harvest. At the end of the season, compost plants to add nitrogen back into your soil.