A Splash of Royal Purple for Your Garden and Plate!
The ‘Amethyst’ Dwarf French Bean is a show-stopping variety that proves you dont have to choose between beauty and productivity. These seeds produce compact, bushy plants laden with striking, deep-purple pods that are as delicious as they are decorative.
The 15cm pods are completely stringless with a refined, gourmet flavour and a satisfyingly crisp texture. One of the “magical” traits of Amethyst is its cooking transition: the vibrant purple pods turn a rich dark green when steamed, acting as a natural timer for perfect, tender-crisp results.
Why ‘Amethyst’ is a Gardeners Favourite:
High Visibility Harvesting: The bright purple pods stand out against the green foliage, making them incredibly easy to spot and pick compared to green varieties.
Space-Saving & Sturdy: Reaching a height of approx. 45cm, these plants are self-supporting and don’t require poles or nettingideal for windy sites or small gardens.
Ornamental Edible: With lovely mauve flowers and jewel-toned pods, Amethyst is pretty enough to grow in flower borders or patio containers.
Prolific Cropper: A heavy-yielding variety that provides a continuous harvest throughout the summer if picked regularly.
Growing Instructions
Variety: Amethyst (Dwarf/Bush)
Position: Full Sun
Sow Indoors: April to May (for an early start).
Sow Outdoors: May to June (once the soil is warm and frost risk has passed).
Sowing Depth: 5cm (2in).
Spacing: 20cm (8in) between plants; 45cm (18in) between rows.
Harvest: July to September.
Top Tip: For a summer-long supply, use “succession sowing”plant a small batch of seeds every 2-3 weeks rather than all at once.
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