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Bean Seeds (Bush) - Contender

Very tender bush bean that has excellent flavor and is very reliable

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About the Variety

Staff Pick

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Improves Soil
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Phaseolus vulgaris

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 55 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush
  • Compact
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 16 to 18 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Determinate
  • Snap Bean
  • Stringless

COLOR

  • Green

The earliest-blooming of the bush - or snap - beans, Contender is a stringless favorite. Produces a classic curved bush bean about 6 inches in length.

  • • Stringless variety
  • • Earliest Blooming
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
1 Ounce 77
1/4 Pound 308
1 Pound 1,232
5 Pounds 6,160

Planting Guide

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Bean Seeds (Bush) - Contender

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Bean Seeds (Bush) - Contender FAQs

Is Contender Bean resistant to animals or disease?

Contender Bean shows resistance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus, Curly Top Virus, Pod Mattle Virus, and Powdery Mildew, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Contender Bean?

Contender Bean is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Contender Bean get?

Contender Bean grows to 5 to 6 beans per pod, 6 inches long.

What is the flavor profile of Contender Bean?

Contender Bean has a flavor profile described as mild, sweet, and slightly nutty and earthy.

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