Rattlesnake Bean
Striking purple and green pods. The beautiful purple blossoms match the unique purple markings on this vigorous Heirloom stringless pole bean. Delicious and full of flavour. Rattlesnake is a very versatile bean and is just as good as a snap, shell or even as a dried bean. 7" pods. 65 days to maturity. Approx. 1600 seeds/pound (200 sds/50g pkg). Untreated seed only.
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Growing Information
Planting:
Plant 2 inches deep on slight hills around poles or teepees spaced at 16 inches apart. Grow 4-8 seeds on each hill. Space 3 inches apart if growing on a fence. Sow after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm (18 degrees C).
Growing:
Choose an area with full sun and a rich, deeply worked soil with a pH level of 6.5. Pole Beans are light feeders. The poles, teepees or a trellis should be erected after 2-4 leaves have developed. Hoe to kill weeds. A mulch of compost or straw is beneficial to control weeds and hold moisture. Keep the plants well-watered in dry weather, especially if they are grown on an upright trellis or poles against a shed or house where soil tends to dry out.
Harvest:
Pick young, full size pods when smooth and crisp. Pods are over mature once the beans start to form. Harvest regularly for a constant supply. Scarlet Runner Pole Beans will produce abundant, gorgeous red flowers if the beans are continually picked.
Companions: Carrot, corn, chard, pea, potato, eggplant. Avoid cabbage & onion families.