Louisiana Purple Pod Heirloom Bush Bean Seeds - Organic, Non-GMO

The stunning purple pods are easier to spot when picking! Bush type plant produces heavy yields of 5-8" long purple beans that are stringless when harvested young. Germinates well in cool soil, and is resistant to bean beetle. Kids love these magical beans - they turn green when cooked!!! Excellent fresh, canned, or frozen. A heirloom variety from Louisiana, USA. ~ planting ~ When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost and when temperatures are warm. Note: In very hot summer areas such as the South and Southwest, sow in March for June harvest, and August for late September harvest. When to start inside: Not recommended ~ harvesting ~ Expect your first beans about ten weeks after germination. Daily harvesting improves production; for best flavor and tenderness, pick the beans when they are no larger than a pencil in thickness, or from 4-8" long. Serve or preserve the same day you harvested them for the freshest taste. When cooked, these beautiful purple beans will turn green. About Nimble NiteCap: • Heirloom Seeds • Organic Seeds • Non-GMO Seeds • Open Pollinated Seeds • Untreated Seeds • US Grown Seeds • growing instructions included •Regular testing is conducted to uphold the highest germination standards, all the while employing appropriate seed storage techniques. Sustainable Packaging & Shipping: • NimbleNitecap seeds are packed in eco-friendly, compostable seed packets. Seed packets are printed in house with vegetable-based inks on biodegradable, recycled materials. (Small plastic bags are infrequently used to prevent the loss of very small seeds.) • All orders are carefully packed and shipped with tracking via USPS First Class (or Priority, if selected) in padded ECOENCLOSE recycled mailers, or double-walled recycled boxes to protect your items in transit. Most orders ship out the same or next business day! Please note that this time may be extended during peak season. • FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more & Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seed packets you order.