Early maturing and very productive. 15 cm (6") tasty green stringless beans flourish on compact bush plants. Excellent for fresh cut use. Also ideal for freezing or canning. Try smaller successive sowings one or two weeks apart to extend the harvest season of fresh beans or sow with mid and late season varieties to ensure a continuous supply of fresh and tasty beans. Freezing variety.
SKU: 139753
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
6 to 14 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
50 to 55 days
Growing Height:
38 cm (15")
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Fill Weight (grams): 49
Approximate Seed Count: 125-140
Planting Method: Sow Direct
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Meaty and juicy with exceptional flavor
Preparation Ideas: Can be used as a snap or dry bean and is great for freezing.
Instructions
Sow seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4")
Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6")
Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")
Suggestions
Repeat plantings every two weeks to extend the harvest season of fresh beans. Apply Garden Inoculant to improve yields. Avoid working among plants while the foliage is damp or wet.