Royalty Purple Pod Beans
Introduced in 1957, this bean variety has a natural blanching indicator — its purple pods turn green after 2 minutes of boiling, making it perfect for freezing. The pods are also easy to spot against green foliage, simplifying harvest. The slightly curved 5-inch pods are meaty and flavorful, ideal for vegetable soups, and the buff-colored seeds germinate well in cool soil.