Dragon tongue Bean (1/4 lb Seeds) Dragon Tongue Beans- a triple purpose bean, (snap bean, green shell, dried bean).
Brand: Phaseolus vulgaris
(Phaseolus vulgaris) Unique Dutch variety. The primary use of this bean is for snap beans when the pods are young and covered with thin purple stripes. But it can also be used as a fresh shell bean and as a dry bean. Excellent flavor, stringless and a great conversation piece. 55-60 day Unique flashy heirloom. Avg. 6-6- 1/2" flat pods are pale yellow with purple streaks. They are tender and sweet and good in salads or cooked. Purple disappears upon cooking. Tan seeds with dark speckles. Avg. 1,200 seeds/lb. Choose well-drained soil with a pH above 6.0. After last frost date sow seeds about 2" apart, 1" deep, in rows 20-36" apart. Optimum soil temperature for germination is 70-90°F (21-32°C). Plant when daytime soil temperatures average at least 60°F (16°C), or risk poor germination. Inoculants can increase yields. For a continuous supply make successive sowings every 2-3 weeks through midsummer. Dark-colored seeds germinate better in cool soil than white seeds.
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