Pinetree Garden Seeds Velour Bush Bean
Best high-yield choice for home gardeners seeking disease-resistant, colorful harvests.
These French filet beans bring a striking deep purple color to the garden that magically transforms into a vibrant green during cooking. While you sacrifice the novelty of the raw color on the plate, you gain a high-yielding, disease-resistant crop that is remarkably easy to manage.
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Who it's for
- Home cooks valuing superior flavor and tender texture
- Gardeners prioritizing efficient and easy harvesting
- Space-conscious growers avoiding complex trellising systems
Who should skip it
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking vibrant colors in cooked dishes
- Gardeners preferring a steady, season-long harvest supply
- Beginners unable to commit to regular pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Strong genetic defense against Mosaic and Halo Blight ensures healthier crops.
Harvest Efficiency
Bush habit and high yield potential make for productive, easy picking.
Culinary Versatility
Striking purple pods offer visual flair before cooking down to green.
Growth Speed
Fifty-five day maturity allows for quick turnover in the vegetable patch.
Cultivation Ease
Requires warm soil and consistent moisture for optimal pod development.
Space Efficiency
Compact bush habit eliminates the need for complex trellising systems.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity
55 days
Seed Sowing Depth
1 inch
Germination Time
4-10 days
Optimum Germination Temperature
70-85ºF
Seed Count
Approximately 160 seeds
Planting Distance
2-3 inches apart
Yield
Plants 25-foot single row
Planting Season
Spring
Seed Form
Loose Seeds
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