Velour Bush Bean
Best high-yield choice for home gardeners seeking disease-resistant, colorful harvests.
Add vibrant color and exceptional yield to your vegetable garden with the Velour Bush Bean. This French filet-type variety matures in just 55 days, producing slender, stringless, medium-sized pods with a striking deep purple hue that turns green when cooked. The attractive green bushes offer high production potential and are resistant to Common Bean Mosaic and Halo Blight. For optimal growth, sow seeds in warm soil above 60°F and maintain consistent moisture. Regular harvesting every 2-3 days encourages continuous production.
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Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
/ Phaseolus vulgaris
Who it's for
- Home cooks valuing superior flavor and tender texture
- Gardeners prioritizing efficient and easy harvesting
- Space-conscious growers avoiding complex trellising systems
Who should skip it
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking vibrant colors in cooked dishes
- Gardeners preferring a steady, season-long harvest supply
- Beginners unable to commit to regular pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Strong genetic defense against Mosaic and Halo Blight ensures healthier crops.
Harvest Efficiency
Bush habit and high yield potential make for productive, easy picking.
Culinary Versatility
Striking purple pods offer visual flair before cooking down to green.
Growth Speed
Fifty-five day maturity allows for quick turnover in the vegetable patch.
Cultivation Ease
Requires warm soil and consistent moisture for optimal pod development.
Space Efficiency
Compact bush habit eliminates the need for complex trellising systems.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity
55 days
Seed Sowing Depth
1 inch
Germination Time
4-10 days
Optimum Germination Temperature
70-85ºF
Seed Count
Approximately 160 seeds
Planting Distance
2-3 inches apart
Yield
Plants 25-foot single row
Features
- Produces beautiful, deep purple French filet-type pods
- Pods turn green when cooked
- High yielding production potential
- Resistant to Common Bean Mosaic and Halo Blight
- Bush habit requires less support
- Continuous harvest encouraged by picking regularly
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and ease of growing the Velour Bush Bean. Gardeners report outstanding germination rates, making this variety highly reliable even for beginners. The bush habit requires minimal staking, simplifying maintenance significantly. Beyond the striking purple color, the beans themselves are celebrated for their tender, stringless texture and rich flavor, delivering a superior harvest that exceeds expectations for both novelty and culinary performance. This bean is a reliable, high yielding favorite.
Know before you buy
No, the Velour Bush Bean has a compact bush habit and does not require staking or trellising, making them easier to manage than pole bean varieties.
The purple color is caused by anthocyanin pigments, which are heat-sensitive. When exposed to boiling or steaming, these pigments break down, causing the pods to transition to a vibrant green color.
To encourage continuous production throughout the season, harvest the pods every 2 to 3 days. Picking them regularly prevents the plant from focusing its energy on seed development, which signals the plant to stop producing new pods.
These beans are not recommended for container gardening. They are best suited for traditional garden beds where they have adequate space to reach their full production potential.
For the best results, wait until your soil temperature is consistently above 60°F. While they can germinate in cooler conditions, they perform optimally when the soil is between 70°F and 85°F.
Yes, this variety is specifically bred to be resistant to Common Bean Mosaic and Halo Blight, which helps protect your harvest from two of the most frequent bean-related ailments.
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