Phaseolus vulgaris
Phaseolus vulgaris
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Their round, stringless bean pods are particularly delicious when they reach 5.5"-6" and are a great source of vitamins A, B, and C. Contender green beans also resist bean mosaic virus and powdery mildew. Enjoy a delicious, nutrient-packed addition to any meal with these hardy and high-yielding beans.
Sku: 0789
Common Name: Bean
Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Full Sun
6 - 8 Days
55 Days
12"+
18 - 24"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Annual
Vegetable
Spring|Summer
Spring|Summer
Characteristics: Stringless pods | Frost sensitive
Color: Green
Fill Weight (grams): 17.5 g
Approximate Seed Count: 40 - 60
Flavor: Distinctively strong green bean flavor.
Preparation Ideas: Can or freeze this bush bean for future use.
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Bush
Resistance: Common Bean Mosaic|Powdery Mildew
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination. Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when the plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
Planting Depth: 1 - 1.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow Garden Contender Bush Beans seeds roughly 4" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 20" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 28 reviews.
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"I appreciate the convenience of having all of the seeds I wanted delivered to my house before the planting season began. I didn’t have to walk and hunt, and maybe be disappointed if I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted."
"It is growing and looking forward to see the difference in being stringless and how the taste is."
"I love these. They were so easy to plant and grew quickly. The green beans tasted great and kept coming back. It was fun to do with the kids and to go pick good food we could eat."
"I gave these to my grandma as she is the one who plants everything. Everything I plant dies. But she said these did amazing said they tasted good and was very very fresh"
"I love that these beans are organic. It makes me feel better about what I am feeding my family. They got planted right next to my other beans, so I will be able to compare side by side. They were a little late in the growing season, so I haven't been able to taste them, but they ate growing as expected! I would buy this brand again!"
"I loved receiving this sample of Bean seeds! My kids and I were trying to start a garden so it was the perfect addition! The instructions were easy and I'm already seeing plant growth. Can't wait for the Beans to come in!"
"I had such a great experience planting my seeds . The packaging a great and simple . Now we are just waiting for them to grow . I did receive my seeds late but now we look forward for them to grow ."
"Package has all the instructions of when to plant, depth, and days to harvest. Fresh beans from the garden are always taste best! I prefer organic when available and love being able to be self sufficient and have a sustainable source for my food."
"I tried gardening this year and everything seemed to flourish besides these plants. We did get a couple beans that sprouted that did taste pretty good but our plant died rather quickly. The seeds were really big and the beans that did sprout tasted pretty good. Packaged nicely as well"
"I enjoyed planting these seeds in my garden. They were packaged well and none of the seeds were damaged. I direct soil planted them and could tell that the seeds were fresh and new. I try to only plant organic since I think it tastes better and has more nutrients. I’m excited that the plants have already sprouted and look forward to watching them grow and then harvesting hopefully soon!"
