FREE: Heirloom Purple Podded Pole Beans

The listing, Heirloom Purple Podded Pole Beans 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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