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Dragon Tongue

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Dragon Tongue

Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris 'Dragon Tongue'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 4" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    A stunning Dutch heirloom that transforms any garden into a conversation piece with its cream-colored pods dramatically streaked with purple flames. Beyond their striking appearance, these beans offer exceptional flavor when harvested young as snap beans, with a tender texture and sweet, nutty taste that's perfect fresh or lightly cooked. The purple markings fade when cooked, but the superior flavor remains.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after soil reaches 60°F. Plant 1-1.5 inches deep. Handle seeds gently as they can be delicate.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-12.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Bean beetles, slugs (attracted to tender foliage), aphids. Common diseases: Bacterial blight, white mold, anthracnose.