BEAN ‘Climbing Purple King’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Vigorous climbing bean variety known for its striking deep purple pods.
- Produces long, tender pods up to 20 cm in length that turn green when cooked.
- Perfect for fresh eating, steaming, stir-fries, and freezing.
- Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants.
- Heavy-yielding and disease-resistant, ensuring a bountiful harvest.
- Can be grown vertically using trellises or poles, ideal for space-saving gardening.
- Best grown in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained soil.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual climbing vegetable, can grow up to 2 – 3 meters tall
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: October – January (after frost risk)
- Subtropical: August – February
- Tropical: March – September
- Cool: November – January
- Arid: August – January
- Germination: 7 – 10 days
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers with support
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7; prepare soil with compost
- Spacing: 10 – 15 cm between plants, with rows 50 cm apart
Details:
- Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod formation.
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest:
60 – 70 days after sowing
