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Purple Dwarf Bean Seeds
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[Phaseolus vulgaris] Seeds of a dwarf bean with striking purple pods that turn green when cooked, tender and antioxidant-rich.
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- Purple Dwarf Bean
- The Purple Dwarf Bean Plant
- How to Sow Purple Dwarf Bean
- How to Grow Purple Dwarf Bean
- Tips for Growing Purple Dwarf Bean
- Diseases and Pests of Purple Dwarf Bean
- Properties of Purple Dwarf Bean
- Nutritional Values of Purple Dwarf Bean (per 100 g)
Purple Dwarf Bean
purple dwarf bean is a dwarf bean variety with an intense purple pod, glossy and eye-catching, which turns green once cooked. It combines great flavor with an unusual splash of color in both the garden and the kitchen.
The purple dwarf bean Plant
Botanically it is a Phaseolus vulgaris, part of the Fabaceae family, in its compact bush form, reaching around 35-40 cm in height. The flowers are often purplish, matching the color of the pods, which form abundantly, straight and firm.
The purple color comes from the anthocyanins present in the pod, antioxidant pigments that break down with cooking, turning the pod green again.
How to Sow purple dwarf bean
Sowing takes place from May to July, once soil temperatures stay steadily above 12-14°C, placing seeds 3-4 cm deep and 8-10 cm apart along the row, with rows 40-50 cm apart.
How to Grow purple dwarf bean
It prefers loose, well-drained soil, without excess nitrogen which would favor foliage growth at the expense of fruiting. Regular watering during flowering and fruit set is key for tender, crisp pods.
Harvest begins about 55-60 days after sowing, picking pods while still young: the more they mature, the more the purple color tends to fade toward green even raw.
Tips for Growing purple dwarf bean
Being a dwarf variety, it needs no stakes or supports, making it practical even for small gardens or large pots. The purple color helps easily spot ready pods among the foliage during harvest.
Diseases and Pests of purple dwarf bean
Like other bean varieties it can be susceptible to anthracnose, rust and aphid attacks on the tenderest shoots. Crop rotation and watering directed at the soil, avoiding wetting the leaves, reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
Properties of purple dwarf bean
Beyond the common benefits of green beans, rich in fiber and vitamin C, the purple color contributes anthocyanins known for their antioxidant properties, helpful against free radicals. A vegetable that's not only beautiful but also nutritionally interesting.
Nutritional Values of purple dwarf bean (per 100 g)
- Calories: 31 kcal
- Protein: 1.8 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3.4 g
- Vitamin C: 12 mg
- Potassium: 211 mg