Runner bean PURPLE TEEPEE, organic seeds

Phasseolus vulgaris

A super-productive bush type that yields straight, purple pods. Blooms are pretty pink. These are held above the foliage – a great advantage that makes the pods easier to see and harvest. Also keeps them from contact with the ground and reduces risk of disease. Pick them young, at 4-5 inches, for flavorful, tender snaps.

Striking long pods! The beans turn green when cooked, have a supeb flavour and stringless. This quick maturing variety is extremely high yielding and can be harvested throughout the summer.
The ‘Purple Teepee’ bean is a popular variety known for its striking deep-purple pods and excellent flavor. While it has been cultivated for many years.

Purple Bean ‘Purple Teepee’

The ‘Purple Teepee’ bean is a popular variety known for its striking deep-purple pods and excellent flavor. While it has been cultivated for many years, it is not considered a heritage variety but rather an improved, selectively bred cultivar.

Description

Pods: Long (12–15 cm), slim, and deep purple. The pods turn green when cooked.
Flavor: Tender and sweet, ideal for fresh eating, steaming, stir-frying, and preserving.
Plant: Compact bush variety, growing to about 40–50 cm (16–20 inches) tall. Perfect for small gardens and container growing.

Growing Conditions

Light: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day).
Soil:
- Prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.
- Optimal pH: 6.0–7.0.
Sowing:
- Sow seeds directly outdoors when the soil temperature is at least 10–12 °C (50–54 °F).
- Sowing depth: 2–3 cm (1 inch).
- Spacing: 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) between plants, with rows spaced 40–50 cm (16–20 inches) apart.
Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during flowering and pod development. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
Care:
- Mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weed growth.
- No staking required, as the plant is self-supporting and bushy.

Advantages and Features

Ornamental appeal: The vibrant purple pods and green foliage make it attractive in edible landscaping.
Early harvest: Ready to pick 55–60 days after sowing.
Pest resistance: Fairly resistant to common bean pests and diseases.

Packet 20 seeds