Gusto Italia Bean (Pole) Trionfo Violetta Seed
Trionfo Violetta is a very popular European bean variety. This stringless variety measures 15 cm (6”) long when mature. The deep purple pods are fun to grow and harvest, and turn green when cooked.
Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Seed Type: Heirloom
Product Weight: 12 grams /approximately 30-35 seeds
Plant Type: Vegetable
Flavor: Very crisp with a nutty flavor
Days to Harvest: 60 days
Days to Seed Germination: 6 to 14 days
Seed Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4")
Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")
Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6")
Planting Instructions: Sow seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
How To Grow: Bean Trionfo Violetta (Pole)
Suggestions: Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
Preparation Ideas: Rinse beans under water. Dry and cut off both ends of beans. Snip beans into 1" pieces. Place beans into large frying pan and add enough water to cover beans. Bring water to boil. Reduce heat, cover the pan and simmer beans until fork tender. Drain beans and add butter, salt and pepper and any other spices you desire.