Runner bean Amethyst Seeds

Info: The runner bean Amethyst differs especially in its compact growth from other types of beans. It reaches a stature height of 60 cm and can be easily planted in a pot or bucket. This variety makes beautiful, purple, stringless pods with a length of 15cm. When cooking, the pods lose their color. They have a pleasant aroma and are resistant to bean mosaic virus.

Sowing & cultivation: The sowing should be about 3 cm deep. Press seeds and cover with soil. For row sowing the distance shoould be 40 cm with a grain spacing of 6 - 8 cm. When sown as a pit sowing, the distances are 30cm at 5-7 seeds per planting site. Sow the beans in humus-rich, well-drained garden soil in a warm, sheltered, sunny to partially shaded place with even moisture. If necessary, separate. The stability of the plants is improved by sowing in clumps.

Botanical name	Phaseolus vulgaris
Content	10 seeds
Sowing	May to July
Location	half-shady to sunny
Germination temperature	20°C
Germination	10-20 days
Harvesting	July to August
Lifespan	annual
Height	55-60cm