Royal Burgundy Bush Beans Vegetables Seeds - West Coast Seeds

PRODUCT DETAILS

Round, stringless, dark purple pods grow 15cm (6”) long and are held off the ground by strong, upright plants. This high-yielding variety is well suited to cooler soils. The richly flavored pods turn green after cooking, which is helpful when blanching for freezing. Royal Burgundy bush bean seeds are buff-colored. The bushes are vigorous with erect growth and reach 38-52cm (15-20"") in height. Royal Burgundy is resistant to bean beetles and was developed at the University of New Hampshire. It grows extremely well in coastal gardens and areas that cool down at night.

• Matures in 60 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)
• Bush bean
• Pretty purple flowers
• Dark purple 13cm (5"") pods
• Open-pollinated seeds

All About Royal Burgundy

• Latin:

  Phaseolus Vulgaris. Family: Fabaceae

• Difficulty:

  Easy

• Season:

  Warm season Exposure: Full-sun

• Timing:

  Direct sow from mid-spring to early summer. Try to plant during a warm, dry spell. Soil must be warm – if it is not warm enough, the seeds may rot, especially our untreated seeds. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 21-32°C (70-90°F). The seeds should sprout in 8-16 days, depending on conditions.

• Starting:

  Sow seeds 2-5cm (1-2″) deep, 5-8cm (2-3″) apart, in rows 45-60cm (18-24″) apart. Thin to at least 15cm (6″) apart in each row. If the weather is too wet, beans can also be started in pots indoors and set out carefully a few weeks later. For a continuous harvest, plant at 3-week intervals.

• Days to Maturity:

  From direct sowing.

• Growing:

  Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Well-drained, warm soil in full sun is best. Raised beds help with both drainage and warmth. Use 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10′) of row. Too much nitrogen fertilizer is often the cause of poor pod set and delayed maturity. If the plants flower but do not set pods, the cause may be zinc deficiency. Try spraying the plants with kelp-based fertilizer. Wet leaves on crowded plants are subject to diseases. Thin plants to increase air circulation and avoid touching the leaves while they are wet.

• Harvest:

  Pick beans regularly to keep the plant producing (if pods get fat with seed, the plant will stop flowering). The smaller the bean, the more tender they are.

• Seed Info:

  In optimal conditions, at least 75% of seeds should germinate. Usual seed life: 3 years. Per 100′ row: 800 seeds. Per acre: 232M seeds.

• Diseases & Pests:

  Aphids – A hard stream of water can be used to remove aphids from plants. Wash off with water early in the day. Check for natural enemies such as grey-brown or bloated, parasitized aphids and the presence of larvae of lady beetles and lacewings. Spider mites (two-spotted) – Wash off with water early in the day. A hard stream of water can be used to remove mites. Leafhoppers – Small, light green to grey insects that feed on the plant juices, causing stunted growth, and transferring viruses. No cultural control available.

• Companion Planting:

  Beans fix nitrogen in the soil. Plant with beets, Brassicas, carrots, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, peas, potatoes, radish, and strawberries. Avoid planting near chives, garlic, leeks, and onions.