Lake Valley Seed Bean, Contender Bush Heirloom, 20g

Contender Bean

Big yields of meaty, string-less 6" pods. Contender is a real standout in areas with hot, humid summers due to its resistance to common bean mosaic virus and powdery mildew. A good choice for canning and freezing. This seed packet weighs 20g.

Planting

Plant in well-drained, average soil in late spring. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-95℉. Beans Do not tolerate frost. Bush beans sometimes form tendrils similar to pole beans you can snip them off without harming the plant.

Harvest

Pick pods regularly just as they start to fill out for best flavor. Replant every three weeks for continuous harvest.

• Plant Space: 4"
• Row Space: 24"
• Sprouts in 7-10 days
• Matures in 48 days
• Seed Count: Approx. 50