BEAN-ROYAL BURGUNDY-BUSH
BEAN-ROYAL BURGUNDY-BUSH
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Phaseolus vulgaris
BEAN-ROYAL BURGUNDY-BUSH originating from the Andean regions of South America, the deep purple coloured dwarf cultivar was bred in 1957 at the University of New Hampshire in the USA.
Grows to roughly 51cm high and should not need staking. Tender, long round stringless pods it is best picked young for the best flavour. Great eaten raw in salads but turns green when cooked. Sow after last frost in areas with cool night conditions. Succession plant every 2 weeks for longer production.
This bean has good resistance to mosaic virus, powdery mildew, and white mold.
Seeds germinate quickly in 6 to 14 days, matures 8 to 10 weeks. Soak seeds in lukewarm water for approximately 1 hour before sowing and plant in well drained composted soil. Water once only till seeds germinate to prevent rotting of the seeds. Plant 2.5cm deep, 8cm apart in full sun. Space rows 45 cm apart.
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 feet)
Season of Interest
Summer
Temperature Range
18 - 30 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow Direct
Soil
Well-drained, loamy soil
pH
6.0 - 7.0
Soil Temperature
15 - 30 °C (59 - 86 °F)
Seed Preparation
No special preparation required
Sowing Depth
2.5 cm (1 inch)
Plant Spacing
10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 inches)
Row spacing
45 - 60 cm (18 - 24 inches)
Watering
Regular watering; keep the soil moist
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 14 days
Harvest Time (Days)
55 - 60 days
Good Companion Plants
Carrots,Cucumbers,Corn
Bad Companion Plants
Garlic,Onions,Fennel
Pests
Aphid,Mexican Bean Beetle,Spider Mites
Diseases
Powdery Mildew,Rust,Root Rot
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