Germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions. Pole beans may be grown on a fence or trellis and the seed planted in a row. Thin the young plants to 8 inches apart. For highest quality and yield, pick pods when young, about 3 to 4 inches long. This unique bean produces abundant yields of round stringless pods on vigorous bush type plants.
Purple pod turns a deep green color during cooking.
Pods are about 6 inches long and have a distinctive bean flavor. Plant seed outdoors in late spring after the ground has warmed. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold, wet days at planting time may rot the seed. When plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart. Germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.