FREE: Heirloom Purple Podded Pole Beans - 2014

The listing, Heirloom Purple Podded Pole Beans - 2014 has ended.

This delicious heirloom was discovered in the Ozark mountains by Henry Fields in the 1930’s and is still requested by many old-timers of this region. The pods are bright purple, stringless, and tender. Plants grow to 6’ and produce heavy yields. Plant has beautiful flowers as well!

Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris 'Purple Pod'; Family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae (Bean Family)

Spacing: plant 1 inch deep, 4 inches apart in rows 30 inches apart

Depth: 1-1.5 inches

Spread: vine

Sun/Shade: full sun

Yield: 150 pounds/100 foot row

Fruit: Purple, round, stringless, meaty pods; brown seeds

Days To Maturity: 67

Form: climbing, must be staked

Size: 6-7 inch pods

Comments: Oval, deep purple; green when cooked. Excellent flavor and color.

Auction is for 15 seeds. Just enough to try it and see if you like it. You can save a handful of pods and have PLENTY of seeds for next year.

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