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Purple Top Bush Bean

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Purple Top Bush Bean

Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris 'Purple Top'

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

    A stunning heirloom variety that produces beautiful purple-streaked pods on compact bush plants, adding both color and flavor to the garden. The tender young pods are excellent fresh, while mature beans can be dried for winter storage, making this a true dual-purpose variety that's been treasured by gardeners for generations.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature is at least 60°F. Plant 1-2 inches deep.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-10.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Mexican bean beetle, aphids, thrips, seed corn maggot. Common diseases: Bean common mosaic virus, bacterial blight, powdery mildew.