Carminat

Family: Fabaceae Vegetable

Carminat pole bean unfurls with a vivid, carmine-tinged allure that hints at its richly flavored, tender pods.

Expect a crisp, succulent bite with a smooth, refined texture that holds its appeal from garden to table, making it a standout for fresh snacking and quick stir-fry-style favorites, as well as for vibrant pickling and preserving. Vigorous and dependable at about 60 days, it’s a climbing favorite for gardeners who want beauty and performance in every harvest.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Vine

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 24th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Carminat pole beans deliver that rare combination of real snap and a smooth, tidy mouthfeel—no chewy fibs to ruin the bite. Use high heat fast (or pickle) so the pods stay crisp and their clean green sweetness doesn’t turn dull.

Best Uses

quick hot sauté or wok stir-fry where the pods keep their crunch
blanch-and-chill snacking with salt and lemon for that crisp bite
vibrant refrigerator pickles (the carmine-tinged look holds up)
short simmered additions to rice, grain bowls, or spring vegetable medleys

Flavor Profile

crisp, snap-forward tenderness green-bean sweetness with a clean, beany freshness a smooth, not-fibrous pod texture light vegetal brightness that stays snappy under heat

Kitchen Pairings

garlic lemon zest and juice olive oil or butter toasted sesame oil black pepper chili flakes

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Phaseolus vulgaris (pole bean) like Carminat, and how can I manage it?

Watch for bean rust and common bacterial blight, especially when leaves stay wet from overhead watering. Remove any heavily spotted leaves early, water at the base in the morning, and improve airflow by keeping plants spaced for vining pole growth. If problems spread, use a labeled copper-based fungicide for rust and rotate away from beans in future seasons to reduce carryover in soil.

How often should I water Carminat pole beans during the main growing phase?

During flowering and pod set, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, adjusting for heat and wind. Water deeply at the base so moisture reaches the root zone, and avoid letting the top inch of soil dry out completely once pods are forming. Uneven watering can cause flower drop or misshapen pods.

How do I tell when Carminat pole beans are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are firm and slender-to-medium sized and the seeds inside are still small, typically around 60 days from sowing. Pick every 1–2 days once production starts, because leaving mature pods on the plant reduces new flowering and slows more pod formation. For best texture, harvest in the cool part of the day and use promptly.