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Features
Family
Fabaceae
Native
Mexico and South America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Majesty Pole Bean Seeds
Phaseolus vulgaris
5"–6" long, thin, deep purple skinned pods with green interior. Beans turn green when cooked.
Planting Bean
Days to Maturity
55–60 days
Plant Spacing
1 seed every 6"
Light Required
Full Sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 20 feet or two 4-foot diameter teepees. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 1 seed every 6" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 6 – 12 Days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; bean seedlings are sensitive to root disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°‒85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. NOTE: In very hot summer areas, skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90°F will prevent beans from forming. |
| Special Sowing | Pole beans should be sown to grow up a trellis, fence, netting, or teepee. Kids love to use bean teepees as fun hideouts or clubhouses. A teepee can also provide a cool, semi-shady location for lettuce and/or greens in the heat of the summer (see teepee making directions). It isn’t absolutely necessary, but seeds can be treated before sowing with a bacterial inoculant called rhizobia. This bacteria works with bean roots to create nitrogen, an important nutrient for plant growth. Once applied, the inoculant can live on in the soil from year to year, but it may be beneficial to add it when planting beans in an area where they have not been grown in 3 to 5 years, or in acidic soils where inoculant may not survive. |
| Special Care | Rotate bean (and others in the Fabaceae family) growing location so they are not grown in the same area more than once every 3 years. Bush beans can also be grown in containers but may need to be fertilized if the growing medium lacks nutrients. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Snap beans are ready to pick when the pod “snaps” or breaks in half cleanly. This is when seeds have just begun to form and the pods are several inches long (depending on the variety). Hold stem with one hand and the pod with the other hand to avoid pulling off branches, which will continue to produce. Harvesting early and often will stimulate flower production for more beans. At season’s end, plants are great compost material if they are disease-free. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- KaylaRated 5 out of 5 stars8/26/26Seriously. You need these.
I bought them for the color (obviously) along with the fact that they're a great pole bean. But dear sweet gentle reader, they are so much more than that. They are a feast to the eyes as well as the tastebuds. Never have I had such good harvests. I swear I'm picking 1lb every day off the plants in my garden. Slightly meatier than say a kentucky wonder, but still delicious. And my god does the discriptor "vigorous climber" apply well. These suckers got over 10ft long before last frost and were STILL producing. They attract everything from bees, to butterflies, to hummingbirds every year I plant them. It turns the yard into an entire ghibli movie by the end of July and I love it.
The only downside? The purple does cook out. BUT! You will still get the joy of looking at the gorgeous blooms, vines, and beans long before the color truly fades.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/29/26Hey Kayla,
We're so stoked to hear that your Majesty Pole Beans have been such an incredible success! It's awesome that you're getting those amazing 1lb daily harvests and loving the meatier texture. And we totally get it - the visual appeal of those gorgeous purple beans and blooms is such a huge part of the experience! We love that your garden has turned into a pollinator paradise with the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds showing up all season long. That sounds absolutely magical by the end of July. Thanks so much for sharing your enthusiasm and for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Danielle E.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/4/26Such a pretty addition!
My pole bean teepee has been my favorite addition to my garden this year. These purple majesties are just gorgeous on the vine and so fun to snap apart to see the vibrant green interior contrasted against the deep purple outer skin. They're prolific if you pick often too which is a nice bang for the buck.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests8/5/26Hey Danielle,
We're so thrilled to hear that your pole bean teepee has been such a standout in your garden this year! The fact that you're loving both the stunning purple appearance and that gorgeous green interior contrast really makes our day. It sounds like your Majesty Pole Beans are thriving, and we absolutely love that you're enjoying the abundance from picking often. Thanks so much for sharing your growing experience with us and for being such an enthusiastic gardener! Keep on growing 🌻