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Growing Organic Royal Burgundy Bush Beans in the Vegetable Garden

Direct sow the seeds outdoors, as they do not transplant well. This should be done after the last frost when soil temperatures are consistently above 60 F. These beans are sensitive to cold, so planting too early can stunt their growth. Sow the seeds about 1 inch deep directly into well-drained soil. Since organic seeds have not been chemically treated, ensuring your soil is well-prepared with proper nutrients (like compost or organic fertilizers) is even more important for supporting plant health. Space each seed about 3–6 inches apart in rows, ensuring the rows are about 18–24 inches apart. This allows for good airflow, reducing the risk of disease, and ensures the plants have enough room to spread. If planting in a container or raised bed, maintain similar spacing to give the plants adequate room to grow.

These low-maintenance plants prefer full sun (6-10 hours), about an inch of water per week, and light fertilization. If your soil is particularly poor, a balanced low-nitrogen fertilizer (like 5-10-10) can be applied once the plants flower. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, as they encourage leafy growth at the expense of pod production. They make great companion plants for tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn and reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to grow these crops. Keep the area weed-free and apply a mulch to retain moisture in the soil and suppress weed growth.

Harvesting Organic Royal Burgundy Bush Beans

Harvest the pods when they are around 5 inches long. In their fresh state, they remain purple but once cooled they turn a vibrant green. Although some pods may pull cleanly from the vine, use a knife or shears for more fibrous pods to avoid accidental damage to the plant.

About Organic Royal Burgundy Bush Bean Garden Seeds

Also known as Royal Purple Pod, this flavorful snap bean is stringless and thrives in cool weather.

These dazzling purple pods will surely be a hit at the dinner table, farmers' markets, and farm stands. The eye-appealing color is enticing to those with more curious minds.

Organic seeds are well-suited to organic gardening practices. It’s important to use organic compost and fertilizers and to avoid synthetic chemicals in your soil or pest management.

One of the standout traits of Royal Burgundy is its ability to tolerate cooler temperatures better than many other bean varieties. This makes it a great choice for gardeners in regions with unpredictable spring or fall weather.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"I remember the first time I cooked some of these purple-podded green beans. A friend gifted them to me and excitedly cooked them for dinner that night. Imagine my surprise when I fished out GREEN pods from the steamer when I had put in PURPLE pods! I was confused and astonished, to say the least."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer