Stokes Seeds Purple Queen Bean

The color change is a natural reaction to heat. The pods start as a deep purple due to anthocyanin pigments, which break down during the cooking process, revealing the vibrant green chlorophyll underneath.

Yes, this variety is bred specifically to be stringless. You won't need to worry about removing tough fibers, making them much easier to prepare for cooking or canning.

The seeds are coated with a fungicide treatment called Cruiser. This helps protect the seeds from soil-borne diseases and pests, which is especially helpful if you are planting early in the season when the soil is still cool.

You can expect to harvest these bush beans in about 51 to 55 days after planting. Because they are a bush variety, they tend to mature relatively quickly and produce a concentrated harvest.

No, these are bush beans, meaning they grow into a compact, sturdy, and self-supporting structure. They do not require the trellising or staking that pole beans need.

This variety has intermediate resistance (IR) to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (BCMV) and Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV). This helps the plants stay healthier throughout the growing season, even if these common viruses are present in your area.