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Amethyst

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Amethyst

Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 56 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 4" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Thinner, straighter, and more attractive than Royal Burgundy. Pods avg. 5-5 1/2" long and are set high on upright plants. Very good flavor raw or cooked. Pods turn green when cooked. Tan seeds. Bush bean.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 60°F

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Bean anthracnose, rust, powdery mildew.