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Purple Top Turnip Bean

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Purple Top Turnip Bean

Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris 'Purple Top'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 65 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 6" spacing
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    A stunning heirloom pole bean that produces beautiful purple-streaked pods that transform to green when cooked. This vigorous climber not only provides an abundant harvest but also adds ornamental value to the garden with its attractive purple-tinged foliage and colorful pods. The tender, flavorful beans have been cherished by gardeners for generations and offer both visual appeal and exceptional taste.

  • Planting

    Direct sow 2-3 weeks after last frost. Plant 1-2 inches deep. Provide tall supports or trellises.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-12.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Bean beetles, aphids, leafhoppers, spider mites. Common diseases: Bacterial blight, rust, anthracnose, mosaic virus.