Celine Snap Bush Bean
Best colorful snap bean for home gardeners seeking tender, disease-resistant harvests.
Introduce vibrant color and unique flavor to your garden with Celine Colored Snap Bush Bean seeds. As the first purple wax bean variety, these seeds yield striking magenta pods with a bright yellow interior when snapped. Ready in about 55 days, they grow on robust bush plants for healthy yields. The beans are exceptionally tender and juicy, perfect for eating raw. This open-pollinated variety is resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Necrosis Virus (US1), ensuring a reliable and colorful harvest.
$4.15
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 5876
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Days to Maturity
55
/ DAYS
Who it's for
- Urban gardeners maximizing small-space production
- Market growers seeking eye-catching produce
- Home cooks prioritizing fresh, tender flavor
Who should skip it
- Culinary enthusiasts wanting vibrant colors after cooking
- Busy gardeners unable to perform regular pest monitoring
- Casual growers needing a flexible, forgiving harvest schedule
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking magenta pods provide a vibrant, unique aesthetic for any garden.
Disease Resistance
Strong protection against BCMNV ensures a reliable and healthy harvest.
Culinary Versatility
Exceptionally tender texture makes these beans ideal for fresh, raw snacking.
Growth Efficiency
Rapid 55-day maturity window allows for quick turnaround in the garden.
Plant Robustness
Sturdy bush habit supports heavy yields without requiring complex trellising systems.
Genetic Reliability
Open-pollinated seeds offer consistent performance for traditional garden cultivation.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
55 DAYS
Pod Length
4.75-5.5 inches
Seed Type
Open-Pollinated
Disease Resistance
High Resistance: Bean Common Mosaic Necrosis Virus (US1)
Plant Habit
Bush
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Type
Vegetable
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Features
- Unique magenta exterior with yellow interior
- First purple wax bean variety
- Tender and juicy, great raw
- Robust bush habit plants
- Open-Pollinated variety
- Resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Necrosis Virus
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Celine Colored Snap Bush Bean for its superior quality and outstanding performance. Reviewers consistently report exceptional germination rates, confirming the premium seed stock. The primary appeal lies in the beans' vibrant color mix and exceptional eating quality. Flavor is frequently described as sweet, tender, and notably crisp, maintaining a satisfying snap even when mature. The bush habit simplifies gardening by eliminating the need for trellising, leading to high yields with minimal effort. While the initial cost is higher, gardeners feel the reliable results, visual appeal, and delicious texture fully justify the investment. This variety is considered a reliable, top-tier selection for both home and market growers.
Know before you buy
Celine is the first purple wax bean variety. It features a striking magenta exterior that reveals a bright yellow interior when snapped, offering a unique visual contrast for your garden and plate.
These beans are ready to harvest in approximately 55 days after planting. They typically produce pods between 4.75 and 5.5 inches in length.
Yes, Celine beans are known for being exceptionally tender and juicy, making them an excellent choice for raw snacking or fresh salads.
No, these are bush beans with a robust, self-supporting habit. They do not require trellising and are well-suited for standard garden beds or containers.
Celine beans have high resistance to Bean Common Mosaic Necrosis Virus (US1), which helps ensure a more reliable and healthy harvest throughout the growing season.
Yes, because this is an open-pollinated variety, you can save the seeds from your harvest to replant in future seasons while maintaining the same characteristics.
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