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Contender Bean Bush
$4.50
Packet - 2 oz. Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity40 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing2 Inches
Germination7–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Contender Bean Bush
Our earliest green bean! Crop matures over a short time period to allow for quick completion of canning or freezing chores. Thick, slightly curved pods are tender and stringless. Tolerates high temperatures and diseases like mildew. Buff colored with brown mottling.
- Days to Maturity: 40
- Sow Method: Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: 1 Inch
- Spacing: 2 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 16 Inches
- Fruit Size: 6 Inches
- Bush
Catalog Page: 26
How to start
Direct Sow
Sowing depth
1 Inch
Plant height
16 Inches
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of 1 Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 2 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Not sure when to plant in your area?
Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Contender Bean Bush$4.50 · Packet - 2 oz. Seeds
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