Phaseolus vulgaris

A beautifully purple coloured bush bean from Northern Malawi, originally grown by the Tumbuka people. The dual purpose pods have a fresh nutty flavour and a crisp, succulent bite. Can be used as a green or dry bean. Grows to a max height of 1m.

Green pods are ready to harvest in 60 days and dry beans are ready to harvest in 90 days.

Standard packet contains approx. 25 seeds

Petite packet contains approx. 10 seeds

Using Beanflo-Rhizobium bacteria when planting your bean seed is the most cost effective way of putting nitrogen fixing bacteria into your soil, creating healthier soil for a more productive harvest.