Purple Podded, Heirloom Pole Bean Seeds

Purple Podded, Heirloom Pole Bean Seeds — The 1930s Ozark Mountain Discovery With Richly Flavored Stringless Pods

Discovered by Henry Fields in the Ozark Mountains in the 1930s, Purple Podded Pole Bean is one of the most beautiful and flavorful pole beans available. Growing to over 6 feet with purple vines and pretty bicolored flowers, it produces 5–7 inch pods that are high-quality, richly flavored, and completely stringless — turning dark green when cooked. Delectable fresh and excellent for canning. 68 days.

Why Grow Purple Podded?

• Discovered in the Ozark Mountains in the 1930s — a genuine American heirloom find
• Richly flavored, stringless pods — 5–7 inches, high quality
• Purple vines and bicolored flowers — one of the most beautiful pole beans in the garden
• Turns dark green when cooked — excellent fresh and for canning
• Grows to over 6 feet — vigorous and productive
• Open-pollinated — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Provide a trellis or support for 6+ foot vines. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 4–6 inches apart. Water consistently. Harvest at 5–7 inches for best flavor. Pick frequently for continuous production.

Days to maturity: 68 days
Packet size: ~25+, 50+, or 100+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Pole Bean, Snap
Pod length: 5–7 inches
Vine height: 6+ feet
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12