Royal Burgundy Mauve Bean - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The spectacular purple dwarf bean, easy to harvest!

The Royal Burgundy Purple Bean is a unique dwarf variety producing straight, stringless, dark purple pods 12-15 cm long. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this bean offers a spectacular color that makes harvesting easy (visible in the foliage!). It matures quickly in 50-55 days, with compact plants reaching 40-50 cm in height. The pods turn green when cooked. It has a mild and tender flavor. Perfect for beginner gardeners and children.

Why choose the Royal Burgundy Mauve Bean from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Unique color – Spectacular dark purple

✅ Easy to harvest – Visible in the foliage

✅ Early maturing – 50-55 days, ideal for northern climates

✅ Wireless – Soft and gentle texture

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Sow directly in the garden after all risk of frost has passed, when the soil temperature reaches 15°C (late May-early June). Full sun, well-drained soil. Space seeds 5-8 cm apart in rows 45 cm apart. Maturity: 50-55 days. Harvest: July-September. Sow every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest.

Producer's advice

💚 Purple color = easy to spot

🫘 They turn green when cooked

☀️ Harvest when young (12-15 cm)

💧 Regular watering = tender pods

Culinary uses

Royal Burgundy Purple Beans are perfect steamed, sautéed, in salads, blanched, frozen, and canned. Their unique color is striking even before cooking. They have a mild flavor and tender texture. Excellent for introducing children to gardening!

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🌱 CULTURE

Direct seeding:

• After the last frost (late May-early June)
• Floor heated to a minimum of 15°C (crucial)
• Depth: 2-3 cm
• Spacing: 5-8 cm
• Rows: 45 cm
• Successive sowings every 2 weeks (continuous harvesting)

Plantation:

• Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
• Well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Enrich with compost
• Avoid soil that is too rich in nitrogen (foliage > pods)
• Dwarf variety = no staking

Interview :

• Water regularly at the base (avoid the foliage).
• Light hoeing (shallow roots)
• Mulch is recommended (it retains moisture).
• No excessive fertilization
• Monitor for aphids and beetles

Harvest :

• 50-55 days after sowing
• July-September in Quebec
• Signs of maturity:
• • Dark purple pods, 12-15 cm
  • Firm and straight
  • Before the grains swell
• Harvest regularly (stimulates production)
• Early in the morning (crispier)

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Fast maturing for a short season

✅ Early and productive variety

✅ Reliable production zone 4b

✅ Variety successfully tested in Quebec

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Royal Burgundy purple dwarf bean
• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Type: Annual, dwarf (bush)
• Maturity: 50-55 days
• Plant height: 40-50 cm
• Pod length: 12-15 cm
• Colour: Dark purple (green when baked)
• Texture: Wireless, soft
• Spacing: 5-8 cm, rows 45 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 USAGE SUGGESTIONS

In the kitchen:

• 💨 Steam – 5-7 minutes, perfect texture
• 🍳 Sautéed – Garlic and olive oil
• 🥗 Salad – Blanched and chilled
• ❄️ Frozen – Blanch for 3 minutes, freeze
• 🥫 Preserves – Marinades and pickles
• 🍲 Soups – Minestrone and broths
• 🥘 Side dishes – Butter and herbs
• 🌮 Asian Cuisine – Wok Stir-Fry

Preparation :

• Wash and trim the stems
• Short cooking time (5-7 min)
• The color is turning green (normal).
• Soft texture, wireless

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 5-7 days (perforated bag)
• Blanch and freeze: up to 12 months
• Best when freshly harvested
• Harvest regularly (continuous production)