Purple Teepee
Second early French bean variety Purple Teepee has purple pods which turn dark green when cooked. Pods hanging above the leaves (bell type). Pod length ca. 12-15 cm, seeds pale brown. Specially suited for the fresh market.
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Characteristics
Pod length: 12-15 cmType of bean: blue poddedFillet bean: noPod thickness: 9-10 mmRipening: medium earlySeed colour: brownPod colour: violetPod cross section: round
Origin
Multiplier: Augustin Deceans, Werner DanzeisenBreeder: b-d EHZ Cerifications: EU Bio, Naturland
Cultivation
Direct sowing: beginning of May till mid of JulyPlanting distance: 40-60 x 8-10 cmAmount of seed needed: 0.8-1.2 kg/a; 15-20 seeds per running metreOptimal amount of plants: 30-35 plants/m²Sowing depth: 2-3 cm