Organic Purple King Beans are a popular, high-yielding climbing bean known for their vibrant purple pods that turn green when cooked, earning them the nickname “Magic Bean”. They offer prolific, long harvests, are sweet, crunchy (great raw), and require a trellis for support, growing well in full sun in warm seasons.
Key Details:
- Type: Climbing (Pole) Bean, Phaseolus vulgaris.
- Appearance: Produces flat, bright purple pods (up to 18cm long) with lovely pink/purple flowers.
- Flavor/Texture: Sweet, crunchy, tender even when larger.
- “Magic” Effect: Pods change from purple to green when cooked, making them easy to spot.
Growing Guide:
- Support: Needs a tall trellis (2m high) or support structure.
- Sun: Full sun.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile, near neutral to alkaline.
- Planting: Sow directly in spring/early summer after the last frost.
- Spacing: About 15-25cm apart in rows.
- Watering: Avoid overwatering to prevent seed rot.
- Harvest: Can mature in 10-12 weeks (70 days), with harvests over many weeks. Pick daily for best yield.
Uses:
- Delicious eaten raw in salads or cooked lightly.
- Freeze well.
- Can be left to dry for soups and stews.
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