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Phaseolus vulgaris

'Carminat'


Carminat Climbing French Bean




Family
Papilionaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Species
vulgaris
Cultivar
'Carminat'
Category
Annuals
Type
Vine
USDA Hardiness Zone
12
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1b
Temperature (°C)
10 - 16
Temperature (°F)
50 - 60
Height
4.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJune
General Description
A climbing French bean with purple flowers and dark purple, edible pods.
Landscape
Excellent addition to any vegetable or flower garden, but should be given the support of a trestle or similar structure.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun in a moist, rich, well-drained soil.
Shape
Climbing habit.
Pests
Aphids, red spider mites, and slugs should be watched for. French beans are also susceptible to a wide range of diseases, many of which can be mitigated by watering at the base and keeping the rest of the plant dry.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Flower Description
Flowers are a dark purple colour.
Fruit Description
Fruit is a deep purple, stringless, edible pod with a sweet flavour.
Propagation
Propagate by seed in very early spring.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Pod is sweet and edible.
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