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.
Garden contender beans are an excellent choice for those looking to reap the benefits of their harvest quickly. They provide up to 58 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamins A, B, and C, and they also have robust resistance to 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
Full Sun
6 - 8 Days
55 Days
12"+
12 - 22"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Color: Green
Fill Weight (grams): 10
Approximate Seed Count: 15 - 35
Flavor: Distinctively strong green bean flavor.
Preparation Ideas: Can or freeze this bush bean for future use.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Bush
Resistance: Common Bean Mosaic|Powdery Mildew
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer
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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