{"product_id":"king-of-the-blues-climbing-bean-seeds-phaseolus-vulgaris","title":"King of the Blues Climbing Bean Seeds — Phaseolus vulgaris","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Most Striking Bean in the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing of the Blues\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is a climbing bean that turns heads. Deep, rich purple pods hang in abundance from vigorous climbing stems, making it as ornamental as it is productive. The colour is extraordinary — a deep blue-purple that stands out dramatically against the lush green foliage, making harvesting easy and the garden look spectacular. And like all purple beans, the pods turn green when cooked, with a tender texture and excellent flavour. A real showstopper in the kitchen garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Kind of Bean Is This?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💜 \u003cstrong\u003ePurple pods\u003c\/strong\u003e — striking deep blue-purple colour, easy to spot at harvest. Turns green when cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eClimbing variety\u003c\/strong\u003e — vigorous climber reaching 1.5–2 m+; needs a trellis, teepee, or fence for support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eStringless pods\u003c\/strong\u003e — tender and ready to eat with no prep fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💜 \u003cstrong\u003eDramatic purple pods\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep blue-purple colour makes harvesting easy and the garden look spectacular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🫘 \u003cstrong\u003eProlific and productive\u003c\/strong\u003e — generous crops of tender pods over an extended harvest season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eVigorous climbing habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — makes excellent use of vertical space; perfect for trellises, teepees, and fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — tender pods with great flavour; turns green when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast-germinating and low-maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePick and it keeps producing\u003c\/strong\u003e — regular harvesting encourages continuous cropping right through summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow direct from October onwards once the soil has warmed to at least 16°C. Sow seeds 3–4 cm deep, 15–20 cm apart, at the base of your support structure. Provide a sturdy trellis, teepee, or fence as plants can reach 1.5–2 m or more. Water regularly, especially once flowering begins, and keep picking to encourage continuous cropping. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal issues. Performs beautifully in all regions of New Zealand through the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e30 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of King of the Blues Climbing Bean (\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45357720567877,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_070a314d-92d6-470c-8d53-00c7025b4c0e.png?v=1784165177","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/king-of-the-blues-climbing-bean-seeds-phaseolus-vulgaris","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}