Purple Podded Pole Bean, 1930’s Heirloom

Seed Exchange - Plants of this historic variety climb vigorously to 6' to show off an abundance of reddish-purple pods that are high-quality, hearty, and stringless. The pods grow 5-7"-long and turn to light green when cooked. Henry Field discovered this variety in an Ozarks garden in the 1930s.

Do not confuse this with our Blue Coco Bean, they may be one in the same but only history will know for sure. This variety is said to be stringless while Blue Coco when more mature does have strings. For the taste, I side with Blue Coco. 

• Conventional
• Pole beans
• Snap bean
• Reddish Purple, stringless pods

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently to increase yield. Pods can be left on the vine to mature and then harvested as dry beans.

• Direct Seed 2" apart
• Planting Depth 1"
• Support with trellis, teepee, or fencing