Trionfo Violetto is a very popular European bean variety. This stringless variety measures 15 cm (6”) long when mature. The deep purple pods are fun to grow and harvest, and turn green when cooked.
SKU: 123603
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
6 to 14 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
60 days
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Fill Weight (grams): 12
Approximate Seed Count: 30-35
Planting Method: Sow Direct
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Very crisp with a nutty flavor
Preparation Ideas: Rinse beans under water. Dry and cut off both ends of beans. Snip beans into 1" pieces. Place beans into large frying pan and add enough water to cover beans. Bring water to boil. Reduce heat, cover the pan and simmer beans until fork tender. Drain beans and add butter, salt and pepper and any other spices you desire.
Sow seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4")
Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6")
Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")
Suggestions
Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.