Contender Green, Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Contender Green Bush Beans are popular, adaptive, and productive. The thick tender pods are tasty when fresh, canned, or frozen. This early bean variety is dependable and ideal for cool, short-season climates. The pods grow six inches long in fifty days and are flavorful and stringless. It is one of the best bush beans ever and is heavy cropper with round-oval pods and a strong, distinctive flavor. A great bush for gardeners in northern climates or those who just can’t wait for the start of fresh green bean season.
Botanical Name: Phaseolus Vulgaris
Common Name: Contender Green, Bush Bean
Size at Maturity: 12″-20″
Days to Maturity: 49 Days
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Time: Seeds are best sown outdoors any time after the last spring frost
Sowing Method: Sow seeds directly into the soil
Planting Depth: 1″
Plant Spacing: 24″
Ships: Year-round