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Derby Snap Bush Bean Seeds
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Derby Snap Bush Bean

$4.50 Packet - 100 Seeds
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Packet Size
Flat $7.99 shipping Germination guaranteed Non-GMO
Quick Facts
Days to Maturity56 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing2 Inches
Germination7–10 days
Growing Information

Growing Derby Snap Bush Bean

1990 AAS Winner. Viewed as the greatest bush bean ever! But the breeder, to prevent its unintended grow-out, placed it under a patent that was sold to a French firm with no interest in this American icon. The patent expired, so we can all enjoy these straight, round, deep green pods growing so slowly to stay stringless and extra tender. Huge yields from an open habit that allows for easy harvest. But the flavor? That old-timey, succulent, ‘beany’ taste found only when home grown. Versatile. Superb virus resistance. White seeds.

  • Days to Maturity: 56
  • Sow Method: Direct Sow
  • Sow Depth: 1 Inch
  • Spacing: 2 Inches
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Height: 18 inches
  • Fruit Size: 7 Inches
  • Bush
Catalog Page: 26
How to start

Direct Sow

Sowing depth

1 Inch

Plant height

18 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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What Gardeners Are Saying

Customer Reviews

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Barb Kuchenbecker
Derby Snap Green Beans

They are the best green beans. I love that they are stringless. They produce a lot and the beans are nice and straight. The flavor also is excellent. They are also great for canning and for making dilly beans! Once I planted these, I’ve never planted any other kind.

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Brian Milloway
Home owner

Maybe 10 percent of my beans came up, pushed more seeds in and the beans I have ever grown and been doing it over 20 years, very dissatisfied

Hi Brian, We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We’ve reached out to you directly to better understand the issue and work toward a resolution. Customer satisfaction is very important to us, and we’re committed to making things right. Thank you for giving us the chance to improve. We look forward to connecting with you soon! —The Seeds 'n Such Team

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Wallace Tinsley
Derby beans are the best!!

We’ve grown Derby beans for many years. The second planting was still fresh and excellent yield when the first hard freeze came mid November. They are so tender and crisp with a high yield. Excellent for eating as well as for canning. We’ve tried others in addition to Derby over the past 45 years, but now we plant only Derby.

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Carol L Fell
Just Fine, I'm Sure

I haven't had a chance to plant a fall garden, but I'm sure these seeds will germinate in the late spring and provide me with tasty green beans.