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Growing 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. While you still need to prepare the soil well, treated seeds provide a buffer against poor conditions, giving you more leeway with planting times and conditions. Sow the seeds about 1 inch deep directly into well-drained soil. 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. Keep the area weed-free and apply a mulch to retain moisture in the soil and suppress weed growth.

Harvesting 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 Royal Burgundy Bush Bean Garden Seeds

Also known as Royal Purple Pod, this flavorful snap bean is stringless and thrives in cool weather. Gardeners love it because the purple beans are easy to see on the plant, thus making harvest an easy task.

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

Treated Seeds are more appropriate for conventional gardening, especially in areas prone to disease or where conditions (such as cool, wet soil) might otherwise pose a risk to young plants.

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

"If you have particularly unpredictable spring weather, treated seeds might offer that extra layer of protection that can give those young seedlings the boost they need to get going earlier in the year."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer