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Organic Contender Bush Bean (20g) Description:
Contender Bush Beans are a champion among bean varieties. They are known for reliably producing a high yield and for starting to produce about a week before other types of beans. Prepare to grow your own crop of Organic Contender Bush Beans by ordering Non-GMO bean seeds from Patriot Seeds. Our seeds are 100% heirloom and certified organic by the USDA and California Certified Organic Farmers. The seeds come packaged in heavy-duty packaging, which allows you to store seeds for 5+ years. When you're ready to declare your food independence, buy Patriot Seeds!
Organic Beans: Contender Bush Planting Instructions:
Contender Bush Beans thrive in full sun and take about 55 days to from planting to harvest. Direct sow the seeds 1 to 2 weeks after the average last frost. The soil temperature should be at least 65 F. Sow one seed every 4", 1" deep, and in rows 18 to 24" apart. For a continued harvest, plant again every 1 to 2 weeks until 60 days before the expected first frost of the fall. Skip planting when summer temperatures exceed 90 F.
Organic Beans: Contender Bush Harvesting Instructions:
When the pods snap and break in half cleanly, the beans are ready for harvest. Usually, this occurs just after the seeds have begun to form and the pods are 6 to 8" in length. To harvest, hold the stem in one hand and the pod in the other. Avoid pulling off the branches, as they may continue to produce pods.
Did You Know This About Contender Bush Beans?
Like something out of a fairy tale, the largest bean pods in the world can grow up to 5 feet long.