Contender Bean (Bush) – 30 Seeds
Get one of the earliest harvests of the season with the Contender Bush Bean. This incredibly popular and reliable heirloom is a favorite for its ability to produce a huge crop of delicious beans exceptionally fast. The 6-8 inch pods are medium-green, slightly curved, and completely stringless, with a wonderful, classic bean flavor. Its vigorous, compact bush habit makes it an easy-to-grow choice for any sunny garden, providing a bountiful harvest perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or canning. ⭐ What you'll love An exceptionally early variety for one of the first bean harvests of the season. A very heavy and reliable producer on compact, easy-to-manage bush plants. Classic, stringless green beans with a fantastic, rich flavor. An excellent all-purpose bean that is great for canning and freezing. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Contender Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds Type: Bush Bean, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Annual Height: 12-20 inches Days to Maturity: 45-55 days USDA Zone: 3-9 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Depth: Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep. Spacing: Space seeds 2-4 inches apart in rows that are 24-36 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil. Harvest: Pick beans frequently to encourage continuous production. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Get one of the earliest harvests of the season with the Contender Bush Bean. This incredibly popular and reliable heirloom is a favorite for its ability to produce a huge crop of delicious beans exceptionally fast. The 6-8 inch pods are medium-green, slightly curved, and completely stringless, with a wonderful, classic bean flavor. Its vigorous, compact bush habit makes it an easy-to-grow choice for any sunny garden, providing a bountiful harvest perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or canning.
⭐ What you'll love
- An exceptionally early variety for one of the first bean harvests of the season.
- A very heavy and reliable producer on compact, easy-to-manage bush plants.
- Classic, stringless green beans with a fantastic, rich flavor.
- An excellent all-purpose bean that is great for canning and freezing.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Contender Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
- Type: Bush Bean, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 12-20 inches
- Days to Maturity: 45-55 days
- USDA Zone: 3-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep.
- Spacing: Space seeds 2-4 inches apart in rows that are 24-36 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
- Harvest: Pick beans frequently to encourage continuous production.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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