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Organic Dragon Tongue Bush Snap Bean
55 days to harvest
Phaseolus vulgaris
There is a sweetness in this bean that brings me to my knees. And, they’re purple! Also, they’re so satisfyingly tender yet crunchy even as they lengthen six inches, eight inches and often more. Organic Dragon Tongue Bush Snap Bean are so easy to grow and their vivid purple makes them easy to harvest in their sea of green. If you crave the nutty succulence of romano-style beans and love the crisp snap of a wax bean, Dragon Tongue will quickly become one your favorite beans, too.
| Size | Price | Quantity# | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Seeds | $3.95 | In stock | ||
| 100 Seeds | $6.80 | In stock | ||
| 200 Seeds | $12.80 | In stock |
Organic Dragon Tongue Bush Snap Bean
Planting Method: Direct Sow Only
When to sow: After final frost, once soil is warm
Sowing and seedling care: Sow every 3 inches. Inoculants often increase yields. Dark seeds germinate in cool soils better than white seeds. Sow every 2-3 weeks through mid-July for continual harvest
Seed Depth: 1 inch Sun Needs: Full
Days to Germination: 8-10 days 70-80°F
Spacing after thinning: 4-6 inches
Days to Harvest: 55 days to green bean
Height: 2 feet
Harvest: Harvest young pods before beans swell for best yield; pods will sweeten as beans swell.
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Erin –
These took quite a while to grow here in Delaware, but once they are on, they are AMAZING! They do lose their color in cooking, but they are delicious! Tender and flavorful.