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'Amethyst' Beans

Sub-Category:	Bush Purple

Sub-Category 2:
Description:	Phaseolus vulgaris. Open pollinated. Purple pod bush bean. Pods are thin and straight. Pods avg. 5-5 1/2" long and are borne on medium-sized, upright bush plants. Pods turn green when cooked. Disease resistant variety. Resistance to bean mosaic virus. About 56 days to maturity.
Days To Maturity:	56
Seed Sources:	Fruition Seeds - updated in 2019 Harris Seeds - updated in 2019 Johnny's Selected Seeds - updated in 2019

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Overall: (5.0 Stars) Taste: (5.0 Stars) Yield: (5.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 11/29/2025 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Richmond, Georgia, United States Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days Soil Texture: Sand Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
This is the best purple podded bush snap bean that I have grown \r\nDependable, prolific, tasty and attractive.

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