Royal Burgundy is eye-catching, vigorous and quick to pick. The plants are erect and reach about eighteen inches in height and do well in cooler weather. The round, stringless, purple five to six inch long pods that turn dark green when cooked. Great for freezing, canning or fresh eating. Royal Burgundy performs exceptionally well under cool conditions. Beans are not only an excellent source of protein and dietary fiber for us, their roots provide a valuable source of usable nitrogen to our soil.