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The dark purple pods turn green when cooked but retain their excellent flavour and tenderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: Bush bean\u003cbr\u003e\nGrowth habit: Compact bush, early and productive\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 20-30 cm (8-12\")\u003cbr\u003e\nSupport: Not required\u003cbr\u003e\nContainer friendly: Yes, performs well in medium to large containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Queen produces slightly curved, glossy dark purple pods best harvested at approximately 15 cm (6\") long when pods are pencil thick. Pods are tender, stringless, and flavourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh eating\u003cbr\u003e\nSteaming\u003cbr\u003e\nSaut'ing\u003cbr\u003e\nFreezing\u003cbr\u003e\nGarden-to-table cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier harvests in northern climates\u003cbr\u003e\nFaster plant establishment\u003cbr\u003e\nReduced risk compared to direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once outdoor temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: home vegetable gardens, market growers, container gardeners, and gardeners wanting a colourful, early, high-yield bush bean with excellent eating quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223047950507,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p94_a28c3fde-3a06-485d-af30-44a0b95bf572.jpg?v=1771536648"},{"product_id":"black-valentine-green-bush-beans","title":"Black Valentine Green Bush Beans","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Valentine is a historic heirloom bush bean valued for its versatility, reliability, and excellent eating quality. First introduced commercially by Peter Henderson \u0026amp; Company in 1897, this variety was selected for its ability to perform equally well as a tender snap bean or a dry bean for soups and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, hardy plants grow to about 45 cm (18\") tall and begin producing 6-inch, stringless green pods in approximately 60 days. Pods remain tender and stringless even as they size up, making harvest timing forgiving and consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen allowed to fully mature, the beans dry down to glossy black seeds, perfect for winter use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth habit: Bush type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant height: ~45 cm (18\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSun: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 10-15 cm (4-6\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in raised beds and large containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport: Not required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest and Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Valentine can be harvested in two ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSnap bean stage: Young, green pods for fresh eating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDry bean stage: Fully mature pods for soup beans and storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteaming and saut'ing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreezing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoups and stews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDry bean storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy Starter Plants?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with established bean plants provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaster establishment in cool spring soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, uniform growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and hardened for outdoor conditions, ensuring healthy, vigorous plants ready for early planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Note on History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Black Valentine was introduced in North America in the late 19th century, common beans trace their origins to South America, with archaeological evidence linking them to Pre-Incan civilizations in Peru. Beans were grown alongside maize by Indigenous peoples long before being introduced to Europe, where they spread worldwide. Black Valentine carries this long agricultural legacy into the modern garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: early planting, cool-climate gardens, versatile kitchen use, and gardeners who value historic, reliable food crops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223048048811,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/grbn_491523f7-6c10-49b8-9b0d-7a23457d18ca.jpg?v=1771536647"},{"product_id":"gold-mine-yellow-bush-beans","title":"Gold Mine Yellow Bush Beans","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold Mine is a high-performing yellow bush bean selected for uniform pods, excellent yield, and broad adaptability. 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