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Mr Fothergill's Purple King Climbing Bean Seeds - 240cm Flat Purple Pods

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Description & Specs

Purple King climbing bean seeds from Mr Fothergill's produce long, flat dark purple pods that turn deep green when cooked. This outstanding climbing variety reaches 240cm and delivers excellent yields from a small footprint.

  • Variety: Purple King climbing bean
  • Pods: Long, flat and dark purple, turning green when cooked
  • Plant height: 240cm
  • Sow depth: 25mm
  • Germination: Around 10 days
  • Plant spacing: 50cm
  • Position: Suits sunny and part-shade areas

Easy to grow in well-cultivated soil, the plants climb readily up a trellis, frame or strings in a sunny position. The pods are excellent for freezing and crop heavily relative to the space they occupy, making them ideal for compact vegetable patches.

More about this product

Mr Fothergill's Purple King Climbing Bean Seeds are a variety of climbing beans known for their rich purple colour that turns green when cooked, offering high yields and great flavour. The long, flat dark purple beans are easy to grow and thrive in well-cultivated soils, ideally in sunny positions.

  • Long, flat dark purple pods that turn green when cooked
  • High yielding for the space they occupy
  • Suitable for deep freezing
  • Climbs to around 240cm
  • Sow 25mm deep, germination around 10 days, space plants 50cm apart

Questions & Answers

How tall does Purple King grow?

This climbing bean reaches around 240cm, so it needs a trellis or frame for support.

Do the purple pods stay purple?

The long, flat pods are dark purple and turn deep green once cooked.

How deep should I sow the seeds?

Sow about 25mm deep into well-cultivated soil.

How far apart should the plants be?

Space the plants about 50cm apart.

Can the beans be frozen?

Yes, the pods are suitable for deep freezing.

Where do they grow best?

They prefer sunny positions and also tolerate part shade.

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