Rattlesnake Bean Seeds
Phaseolus vulgaris — Rattlesnake Bean is a vigorous heirloom pole bean with purple-streaked green pods, good heat tolerance, and excellent fresh or shell bean use.
This guide covers growing conditions, seed-starting basics, garden uses, and ordering information for Seedman customers.
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Plant Profile
Phaseolus vulgaris
Rattlesnake Bean
Pole snap bean seeds
Warm-season annual vegetable
Vigorous climbing vines needing support
Full sun
Why Grow Rattlesnake Bean?
Rattlesnake Bean is a vigorous heirloom pole bean with purple-streaked green pods, good heat tolerance, and excellent fresh or shell bean use. It is a useful addition for gardeners looking for distinctive seed-grown plants with ornamental, edible, ecological, or collection value.
- Fresh snap beans
- Shell beans
- Trellis gardens
- Heat-tolerant vegetable plantings
Seed Germination Guide
Direct sow in warm soil after frost. Provide strong trellis support and harvest pods young for snap beans or later for shell beans.
Seed germination can vary by freshness, storage, temperature, and growing conditions. Use clean containers and a well-drained seed-starting medium.
Garden & Landscape Uses
Rattlesnake Bean can be used in appropriate climates and garden styles where its mature size, sunlight needs, and moisture preferences are matched to the site. For best performance, provide full sun and soil conditions suited to the species.
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View Seedman Product PageFrequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Rattlesnake Bean?
The pods often have distinctive purple streaking or striping on green pods.
Is Rattlesnake Bean a pole bean?
Yes. It is a climbing bean and needs a trellis or poles.
Can it handle heat?
It is known for good performance in warm summer gardens.
Can it be used as a shell bean?
Yes. Pods may be harvested young as snap beans or later for shell beans.