Bean 'Purple Podded'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Purple Podded is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Purple Podded needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

For best results, use a soil inoculant when planting seeds.

Aim to sow 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purple Podded about 14 days after your last frost date.

Purple Podded is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Pods are purple and stringless.

The species name vulgaris is from the Latin vulgus (“the multitude, the masses”) +‎ -āris, and means “common”, “usual”, or “commonly known” ².

Purple Podded Pole, Blue Coco

¹ Amishland Heirloom Legumes

² Wiktionary entry for vulgaris