{"product_id":"blue-coco-pole-bean-12-seeds","title":"Blue Coco Pole Bean 12 Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Coco Bean is a rare and historic French heirloom pole bean dating back to the 1700s, prized for its beautiful deep purple pods and rich, nutty flavour. This vigorous climbing variety produces abundant harvests of flat, tender pods that are excellent for fresh eating, cooking, or drying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe striking purple pods turn green when cooked, adding a fun and surprising element to the kitchen. Blue Coco is highly versatile—harvest young for snap beans, use as shelly beans, or allow to mature into meaty, flavourful dry beans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60–70 days (snap), 90 days (dry beans)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Botanical Name: \u003ci\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Variety: Blue Coco (Coco Bleu)\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Type: Pole bean (climbing)\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Height: 6–10 feet\u003cbr\u003e• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine\u003cbr\u003e• Pod Colour: Deep purple (turns green when cooked)\u003cbr\u003e• Pod Length: 6–8 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Bean Colour: Beige to light brown\u003cbr\u003e• Flavor: Sweet, nutty, rich\u003cbr\u003e• Sun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e• Germination Time: 7–14 days\u003cbr\u003e• Days to Maturity: 60–70 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stunning purple pods with ornamental appeal\u003cbr\u003e• Pods turn green when cooked (fun market feature)\u003cbr\u003e• High-yielding heirloom variety\u003cbr\u003e• Dual-purpose: snap, shelly, or dry bean\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent flavour—sweet, tender, and nutty\u003cbr\u003e• Vigorous climber perfect for vertical gardening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fresh snap beans\u003cbr\u003e• Shelly beans for cooking\u003cbr\u003e• Dry beans for soups and storage\u003cbr\u003e• Vertical gardening on trellises\u003cbr\u003e• Heirloom and market garden production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sow seeds 1–1.5 inches deep after last frost\u003cbr\u003e• Space seeds 4–6 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e• Provide trellis or poles (6–10 ft tall)\u003cbr\u003e• Germination in 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant in warm soil (minimum 15–18°C)\u003cbr\u003e• Full sun and well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Provide strong support for climbing vines\u003cbr\u003e• Water regularly during flowering and pod set\u003cbr\u003e• Harvest frequently to increase production\u003cbr\u003e• Allow pods to fully dry for dry bean harvest\u003cbr\u003e• Very tolerant of heat, drought, and variable conditions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy are the pods purple?\u003cbr\u003eThe pods naturally develop a deep purple colour but turn green when cooked, which is completely normal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Blue Coco beans be eaten fresh and dried?\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are excellent as snap beans, shelly beans, or dry beans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tall do Blue Coco beans grow?\u003cbr\u003eThey are a pole bean and can grow up to 6–10 feet, requiring support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eblue coco bean seeds, purple pod pole beans, heirloom bean seeds, climbing beans for trellis rare bean varieties, beans for fresh and dry use, pole bean varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51562834723112,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/4694\/5064\/files\/Blue00.jpg?v=1774048189","url":"https:\/\/lizasplantsyyc.com\/products\/blue-coco-pole-bean-12-seeds","provider":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}