"Gigante Violetto" Purple Romano Snap Pole Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

* A Bhoomi Devi Seed Original Selection!

Deep dark purple pods hang in profusion on strong vigorous vines yielding an abundant crop of sweet and nutty snap beans. Gigante Violetto is a selection from Italian heirloom snap bean, Triunfo Violetto, that we have been selecting for broader Romano pods. Highly productive plants produce pods that get up to 8". Pair with Golden Gate and Nor'easter for great mixed displays at market or in the homestead kitchen. Harvest often to keep production going and you will be rewarded with a heavy elongated harvest.

Growing Instructions:

Direct sow after last chance of frost.

Seed spacing: 4” to 6” apart

Row spacing: 4’ apart

Provide at least 5’ trellis.

Beans fix their own nitrogen so fertilizer should not be too rich or there will be too much foliage at the expense of pods. A well-balanced, well-cured compost and a sprinkle of wood-ash should be adequate. Make sure soil pH is between 5.8 and 7.0.

One planting will last all season.

Harvest Instructions:

Harvest when pods are purple in color, about 7-8 inches long, and before beans develop in pods. Beans should be tender and not fibrous for the best fresh eating and cooking experience.