75 days. Scarlet Emperor sets fat, slightly fuzzy pods with a richer, more savory flavor than snap beans. Though the 6–8 inch, plump, juicy pods are less uniform than some varieties, the taste of Scarlet Emperor is as sweet as a bean gets. Borne on impressive 8–10 foot tall plants, sprays of beautiful scarlet-orange flowers are the showiest of all the varieties we’ve trialed. Mottled black/ purple seeds; 20 per ounce.