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Rattlesnake Heirloom Pole Bean
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Packet - 2 oz. Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity70 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing2 Inches
Germination7–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Rattlesnake Heirloom Pole Bean
‘Rattlesnake’ is a century-old heirloom pole bean prized for its distinctive purple-streaked dark green pods, rich old-fashioned flavor, and excellent tolerance to hot, dry conditions. Vigorous vines produce round pods that are stringless and especially tender when harvested young, making this a dependable and flavorful choice for warm-season gardens.
Sow ‘Rattlesnake’ directly in the garden about 1 inch deep after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Space plants about 2 inches apart and grow in full sun. Vines typically reach 6 to 10 feet tall, so provide a trellis, fence, or other sturdy support. This drought-tolerant variety performs especially well through hot summer conditions.
Ready to harvest in about 70 days, begin picking the 7- to 8-inch pods while they are still young and tender for snap beans. Allow the beans to mature further for fresh shell beans, or leave the pods on the vines until fully dry for storage.
Tender, flavorful, and versatile, ‘Rattlesnake’ is excellent for fresh cooking, canning, freezing, shelling, and drying.
- Days to Maturity: 70
- Sow Method: Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: 1 Inch
- Spacing: 2 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 6 - 10 Feet
- Fruit Size: 7 - 8 Inches
- Pole
Catalog Page: 28
How to start
Direct Sow
Sowing depth
1 Inch
Plant height
6 - 10 Feet
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of 1 Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 2 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Rattlesnake Heirloom Pole Bean$4.50 · Packet - 2 oz. Seeds
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Customer Reviews
Based on 6 reviews
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My rattlesnake beans are visibly growing by the day and will soon, I am sure, climb to the top of their fence panel and make us lots of tasty beans! I am one happy gardener!
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Takes the heat in summertime, last year we had over 59 days over 100 degrees, these beans were still doing great.
N
They are more flavorful than other green beans and grow well in my area in Northern Alabama. This is a variety grown for years in my area.
S
I have grown these beans in my Zone 5a garden for several years, and they are on my must-grow list due to great taste. I've only given them 4 stars because production is not as good as some of the other pole beans I grow. However, they keep producing in the fall after many other pole beans have given up.
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Great producer and flavor. If not sure what to grow , start with this bean!