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Bean Seeds (Organic) - Contender

Bean Seeds (Organic) - Contender

$15.99

Quantity: 1 Ounce
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  • Stringless bean that does well for canning or freezing
  • Very large yields
  • Earliest Blooming
  • Prefers full sun exposure
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Warm Season
Fruit Size 5 to 6 beans per pod, 6 inches long
Growth Habit Bush, Compact, Upright
Plant Height 16 to 18 inches
Flavor Profile Mild; Sweet; Slightly Nutty with a Subtle Earthy Taste
Plant Characteristics Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing
Use Container Garden, Culinary, Soil Improvement
Growing Conditions Outdoor
Harvest Advantages Canning, Freezing
Plant Resistance Bean Common Mosaic Virus, Curly Top Virus, Pod Mattle Virus, Powdery Mildew

About Bean Seeds (Organic) - Contender

Phaseolus vulgaris

Seed Type Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed, Organic Seed
Plant Type Determinate, Snap Bean, Stringless

Grow Heirloom Beans - Plant Organic Contender Bush Bean Seeds

The earliest-blooming of the bush - or snap - beans, Organic Contender beans are a stringless favorite. Produces a classic curved bush bean about 6 inches in length.

Planting Bean Seeds (Organic) - Contender

Planting Season Warm Season
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1 inch
Plant Spacing 4 to 6 inches
Plant Height 16 to 18 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Days to Maturity 55 days
View our Bean Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count
1 Ounce 80

Companion Plants for Bean Seeds (Organic) - Contender

Improved Health
Natural Plant Support
Pest Deterring

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