The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Phaseolus vulgaris. 'Royal Burgundy', a snap bean, fresh from your garden, has delicious purple pods that are easily found among the backdrop of green foliage. It grows better than other varieties in cool weather and is unlikely to be challenged by bean beetle. A good container variety. Disease resistant. 5"–6" long, round, bright violet-purple pods with buff-colored seeds, held above ground on upper part of plant. Resistant to white mold and bean common mosaic viruses 1 and NY15.
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
When to Plant Your Seedling
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Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | 65°F, ideally 70°–85°F | The soil needs to be rich in organic matter, well drained, loose, and warm | Evenly moist but not soggy. Water soil not foliate to reduce chance of fungal disease |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Row Spacing | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 4" | 15"–20" tall, compact bush | 55 days from seed |
- Additional instructions: Temperatures consistently above 90o F will prevent beans from forming. Fertilizer not needed.[2]
- Harvesting instructions: Snap beans are ready to pick when the pod "snaps" or breaks in half cleanly. This is when the seeds have just begun to form and the pods are several inches long (depending on the variety). Hold the stem with one hand, and the pod with the other hand to avoid pulling off branches, which will continue to produce. At season's end, plants are great compost material if they are disease-free.[1]
Common Diseases and Pests
- Please see link starting on page 5: https://vric.ucdavis.edu/pdf/beans.pdf
Useful Resources
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Royal-Burgundy-Bush-Bean-Seeds(Seed Source)
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Bean-Sow-and-Grow-Guide
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