BEAN-PURPLE KING-CLIMBER
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Phaseolus vulgaris
BEAN-PURPLE KING-CLIMBER is an heirloom variety of climbing bean that is an Australian favourite producing straight flat bright purple pods that grow up to 17cm long. Sometimes called Magic Beans because the purple pods turn green when they are cooked, giving these beans an inbuilt timer! It has a long picking period and is heavy bearing with a great flavour. It copes well with summer heat & is a good type for cooler climates in small areas. This variety also has rather attractive purple-pink flowers.
SKU: BNPK-C
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| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 15 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 70 - 85 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 20 - 30 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 10 - 25 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 60 - 100 |
| pH | 6 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 180 - 240 cm (6 - 8 feet, climber) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Temperature Range | 18 - 30°C (64 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Soil Type | Well-drained fertile soil |
| 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 | 60 cm (24 inches) |
| Watering | Regular watering; avoid waterlogging |
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 14 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 60 - 75 days |
| Good Companion Plants | Corn,Radishes,Carrots |
| Bad Companion Plants | Garlic,Onions,Fennel |
| Pests | Aphid,Mexican Bean Beetle,Spider Mites |
| Diseases | Powdery Mildew,Root Rot,Bacterial Blight |
| Seeds per pack | 20 |
| Min temperature (C) | 18 |
| Max temperature (C) | 30 |
BEAN-PURPLE KING-CLIMBER
$3.50
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