Desperado Bean

‘Desperado’ Bean is a productive, widely adaptable variety known for excellent heat tolerance and dependable performance across a range of growing conditions. Robust plants support heavy yields of straight, dark green pods with a sweet, classic homegrown bean flavor.

Sow ‘Desperado’ directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Plants perform especially well during warm weather, making this a useful variety for gardeners growing beans through hotter parts of the season.

Harvest the pods while they are young, firm, and tender for the best texture and flavor. Pick regularly as the beans mature to encourage continued production and maintain pod quality.

‘Desperado’ offers strong resistance to common mosaic virus and produces dark-brown seeds. The tender green pods are well suited for fresh eating, cooking, canning, and freezing.

• Days to Maturity: 55
• Sow Method: Direct Sow
• Sow Depth: 1 Inch
• Spacing: 3 - 5 Inches
• Sun: Full Sun
• Height: 16 - 20 Inches
• Fruit Size: 5 - 6 Inches
• Bush