Grow something eye-catching in your vegetable garden this year with Purple King climbing bean seeds from Mr Fothergill’s. These outstanding heirloom seeds produce long, flat, dark purple beans that turn a deep green when cooked, making them as visually unique as they are tasty. The Purple King climbing bean has a long harvest window and gives great yields for the space it occupies, especially in warm weather. Plants will reach impressive heights and will benefit from support as they grow. The colourful beans have excellent flavour and are incredibly versatile in the kitchen—they're delicious steamed, sautéed, or even grilled. Plant Height: 1.8m-2.4m Explore Mr Fothergill’s full collection of bean seeds to find more favourites, or browse our complete range of vegetable seeds for a thriving home garden.

How to Sow Seeds

Growing notes: Purple King climbing bean seeds are wonderfully easy edibles to grow! Sow seeds 25 mm (1”) deep in dark, damp soil, spacing them 10-15 cm (4-6”) apart, allowing 50-60 cm (1.5-2') between rows. Avoid watering for a day or two after sowing.

Ensure the danger of frost has passed and protect plants from wind. Plant in 1-3m (3-10') rows and remove weeds regularly. Keep the roots cool—a mulch of garden compost will help considerably. Water well during dry periods. No additional fertiliser is needed, as legumes produce their own nitrogen.

Purple King is a climbing plant and will require support by way of a trellis or netting. Pinch out tips to encourage bushy growth and harvest regularly to increase yields.

Plant Characteristics

Yield: s for the space it occupies, especially in warm weather
Suitable for small spaces: Yes
Suitable for pots / containers: Yes
Easy to grow: Yes