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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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