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Andrew Barney

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Aeron Purple Star
« on: 2020-10-24, 01:09:30 AM »
Does anyone have any seeds for 'Aeron Purple Star' Runner bean?

https://aeronvale-allotments.org.uk/aeronpurplestar/

Ferdzy

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Re: Aeron Purple Star
« Reply #1 on: 2020-10-24, 06:27:21 AM »
Can you not request seeds from the grower?

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Re: Aeron Purple Star
« Reply #2 on: 2020-10-24, 07:34:23 AM »
Only a couple left unfortunately, they really didn't grow well for me this season. Weak little plants never took off, probably through no fault of their own.

A Welsh old purple variety called Yardstick did much better in the heat and drought this summer. Striped pods that went completley dark purple when the weather cooled late August. Great flavour, too. I managed to harvest seeds but the plants intentionally weren't isolated - happy to share if you want any.


Attached pic of an early Yardstick pod with green White Lady pods for comparison. Later pods were fully purple.
« Last Edit: 2020-10-24, 08:47:04 AM by triffid »
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Re: Aeron Purple Star
« Reply #3 on: 2020-11-10, 01:45:43 PM »
I have just enough to grow next year and will take care to save seeds.
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