Bean, Royalty Purple Pod

Sun Exposure: full sun Level of Care: easy Max Plant Height: 1 feet 6 inches

Bred at the University of New Hampshire by the late Professor Elwin Meader, legendary Mennonite plant breeder who introduced numerous vegetables and fruits to gardeners during his lifetime. Introduced by the Billy Hepler Seed Company in 1957. Home garden variety with distinctive purple foliage and purple flowers that are extremely attractive. Bright purple, stringless 5" slightly curved tender pods that cook to green. Very nice for canning and freezing. Seeds germinate will in cold wet soil. Bush plants with short non-climbing runners, 50-60 days.