Bean, Bush ‘Royal Burgundy’ (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Royal Burgundy has round to oval brilliant purple pods averaging 12-13 cm long. The pods turn dark green when cooked.

When to sow: mid-October to early January

Where to sow: Direct in a garden bed

Depth to sow: 2.5cm

Aspect: Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.

Soil: Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.

Spacing: Between plants 5cm Between rows 50 to 80cm apart

Directions: After the danger of frost is over plant bush beans into a prepared garden bed 2.5cm deep, 5cm apart in rows 50 to 80cm apart in well drained soil. When the crop is ready it should be picked every couple of days or so. Plant from mid-October until early January.