Contender
Common Bean · Snap
Heirloom
Phaseolus vulgaris
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Fabaceae (Pea family) · Genus: Phaseolus
About
Garden bean is an excellent, early-maturing variety that produces abundantly. Pods are round, stringless, and at their best when about 5 1/2 - 6 inches long. They are disease-tolerant. Beans are ready to pick when the pod "snaps" or breaks in half cleanly.
Characteristics
Color
Green
Growth Habit
Bush
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
6–8 days
at 65–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
55 days
Plant Height
1–1.667 ft
Mature Spread
1–1.5 ft
Fruit Size
5.5–7 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1–1.5 in
Seed Spacing
4 in
Row Spacing
20 in
Thin To
4 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
65–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Direct sow 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soak seeds overnight before planting to speed germination. Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when the plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production.
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