{"product_id":"col-m6p-fre-bea-pur-quex1","title":"French Bean 'Purple Queen' (Phaseolus vulgaris) – Dwarf Purple-Podded Bean Plants (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf French bean 'Purple Queen' is one of the most productive vegetables you can grow at home, a compact, bushy bean plant that crops heavily on striking purple pods. It needs no tall support, so it suits raised beds, containers, patio planters and the vegetable patch alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pods are tender and flavourful and are best picked young. The plants stay neat, which makes them a good fit for small gardens, allotments and kitchen gardens, and an easy choice for beginners. The purple pods turn green when cooked. Raw pods and beans are harmful to people and dogs if eaten, so always cook them before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive 12 young plants growing in 2 plastic 6-cell trays, one plant to a cell, ready to plant on for the growing season. Plant out into full sun in a sheltered spot only after the last frost has passed, as frost will kill them. Space plants about 15-20cm apart, or grow them close together in blocks so they hold each other up, and add short twiggy sticks to keep the pods off the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the plants well watered, especially during flowering and pod set, and pick the pods regularly to keep them cropping. Sow or plant in stages for a steady supply of beans from summer into autumn. As a living product, plant size and appearance may vary slightly on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf French Bean, Bush Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 45-50cm tall and 30-45cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy, dwarf plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Containers, raised beds, patio planters, allotments and kitchen gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple, turning green when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, sheltered from strong winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil or good quality peat-free compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not hardy. Plant out after the last frost, typically late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender annual vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KOKE House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54061543227658,"sku":"COL-M6P-FRE-BEA-PUR-QUEX1","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2479\/8218\/files\/5_629478e7-641e-466a-ae19-b4683923047d.png?v=1793895393","url":"https:\/\/kokehouse.co.uk\/products\/col-m6p-fre-bea-pur-quex1","provider":"KOKE House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}