All Bush Bean Seeds

The Blue Lake Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) produces tender stringless pods that grow 5"-6" long. It's easy to grow and matures quickly. Excellent flavor with firm texture and rich colors. Beans mature all at once, making it an easy harvest.

• Stringless pods
• Easy to grow
• Matures quickly—55 days
• Medium 5"-6" pods 

The Borlotti Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an old Italian heirloom, also known as the Cranberry Bean. With its vibrant crimson streaks, the beautiful pods are easy to spot in the garden. Can be eaten as a green bean, or dried and used like its relative the kidney bean.

• Easy to grow
• High in fiber
• Matures quickly—55 days
  
• Good as a dried bean
  

The Contender Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is one of the best tasting green beans, and it can tolerate the heat. An early and prolific producer, pods can grow 6"-8" long, and are slightly curved with a distinct flavor. This stringless variety is great for canning, freezing, or eating fresh from the garden.

• Easy to grow
• Stringless variety
• Matures quickly—50 days
• Heat tolerant

If you enjoy going to Japanese restaurants or eating sushi, then you have probably eaten these beans cooked fresh or as tofu. The Midori Giant Edamame Soy Bean produces high yields of large 3" pods, with flavor best described as sweet, nutty, and buttery. You can cook the beans in their pods or shell them and use them fresh in any recipe.

• Easy to grow
• Large, high-yielding pods and beans
• Sweet flavor
• Grown just like green beans

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Glycine max
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
• Spacing between plants: 3"-4" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-90F
• Soil needs: 5.5-7.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4-6 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 80-95 days

Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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The Golden Wax Bush Bean is a beautiful buttery treat in the garden. With its long, straight yellow pods, this heavy producing stringless bean is easy to cook or can. Grow these alongside Borlotti Bush Beans and Royal Burgundy Bush Beans for an artistic change from the usual green beans.

• Easy to grow
• Stringless variety
• Produces long 5"-7" pods
• Buttery wax bean flavor

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
  
• Spacing between plants: 4"-6" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 10-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 65-75 days

Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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The Harvester Bush Bean grows high off the ground for easy picking. It has excellent flavor from pods that can grow up to 6" long. And you can be enjoying the juicy crunchiness in only 55 days. What’s not to like about this easy string bean?

• Easy to grow
• High yielding
• Easy to harvest
• Long, flavorful pods

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
• Spacing between plants: 4" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 50-55 days

Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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The Jade Bush Bean produces very sweet, tender 7" pods. These stringless beans grow on a strong plant, high off the ground for quick picking, and their deep green color makes them easy to spot among the leaves. This gem maintains production even in high temperatures.

• Easy to grow
• Stringless variety
• Sweet, tender 7" pods
• Tolerates high temperatures

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
• Spacing between plants: 4" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 55-60 days

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Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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The Landreth Bush Bean is a classic green bean—lovely medium color, tender 5"-6" stringless pods, and excellent flavor. It’s also an heirloom that has been growing in gardens since the late 1800s. A reliable and heavy producer, this bean is more heat tolerant than other varieties. Tends to grow tall and wide, so give it a little more garden space.

• Easy to grow
• High yields
• Heat tolerant
• Stringless variety

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
• Spacing between plants: 4"-6" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2-4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 50-55 days

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Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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The Provider Bush Bean is great for all you impatient gardeners. It germinates in cool soil, so you can direct sow earlier than other beans, and matures in only 50 days. This high-yielding compact plant provides delicious 5"-6" stringless pods with purple beans inside.

• Germinates in cool soil
• Matures quickly—50 days
• Heavy producer
• Stringless variety

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
• Spacing between plants: 4" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 60F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 50-55 days

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Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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The Roma II Bush Bean is an Italian snap bean with flat stringless pods. A tender, meaty bean that retains its fresh flavor when cooked or canned, and is hearty enough to throw on the grill. This high yielder grows tall, making it easy to harvest lots of wide 5"-6" pods.

• Easy to grow
• Tender and flavorful
• Stringless variety
• High yields

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Depth to plant seeds: 1.25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 5-6" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 58-65 days

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Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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The Royal Burgundy Bush Bean has so many things going for it—colorful, beautiful, tasty, plentiful, long-producing—but the coolest thing is that it grows in cool weather. Dark purple 5"-6" pods produced high on the plant make for a doubly easy harvest. When cooked, watch them change color from royal purple to royal green.

• Easy to grow
• High yields
• Continuous production throughout growing season
• Grows in cool weather

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
  
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
  
• Spacing between plants: 4" apart
  
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
  
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
  
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
  
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
  
• Days to maturity: 50-55 days
  

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Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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The Slenderette Bush Bean is a sleek French-type green bean. A vigorous grower that produces high yields of slim 5" long stringless pods on a compact plant. This sweet, juicy, tender, crunchy bean would taste great in a European thin/thick bean salad served alongside wider Roma II Italian beans.

• Easy to grow
• Stringless variety
  
• Sweet, juicy, tender, and crunchy
• High yields

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
  
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
• Spacing between plants: 4" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
  
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
  
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 50-55 days

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The Bean Taylor Dwarf plant, scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris, is a popular choice among gardeners due to its compact size and high yield. This variety is particularly well-suited for small gardens or container gardening, making it accessible for urban gardeners and those with limited space.

One of the defining characteristics of the Bean Taylor Dwarf is its growth habit. Typically, this plant reaches a height of approximately 18 to 24 inches, which allows for easy harvesting without the need for extensive bending or stretching. The dwarf nature of this plant also means that it can be planted closer together than taller varieties, maximizing space efficiency in the garden.

In terms of productivity, the Bean Taylor Dwarf is known for its prolific output. Under optimal growing conditions, a single plant can produce an impressive yield of beans, often exceeding 1 pound per plant. This makes it an excellent choice for home gardeners looking to supplement their vegetable intake with fresh produce.

The growing requirements for the Bean Taylor Dwarf are relatively straightforward. It thrives in well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. Full sun exposure is essential, as this plant requires at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily to achieve optimal growth. Additionally, regular watering is crucial, particularly during dry spells, as beans are sensitive to drought conditions.

From a nutritional standpoint, beans are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. The Bean Taylor Dwarf, like other bean varieties, contributes significantly to a balanced diet. It is particularly rich in folate, iron, and magnesium, making it a valuable addition to any meal plan.

When considering pest management, the Bean Taylor Dwarf may be susceptible to common garden pests such as aphids and spider mites. Implementing integrated pest management strategies, including the use of beneficial insects and organic pesticides, can help mitigate these issues while promoting a healthy garden ecosystem.

In conclusion, the Bean Taylor Dwarf plant is a versatile and productive option for gardeners seeking to grow their own food. Its compact size, high yield, and nutritional benefits make it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. By understanding its growing requirements and potential challenges, gardeners can successfully cultivate this plant and enjoy the fruits of their labor.

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Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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The Tendergreen Bush Bean is a heavy yielder and heat-tolerant, producing longer than other beans. It grows long 6"-7" stringless pods, but pick them at 5" for best flavor and tenderness. Be sure to shell one of the pods to see the purple-brown beans inside.

• Easy to grow
• High yields
• Heat tolerant
• Stringless variety

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
  
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
  
• Spacing between plants: 4" apart
  
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
  
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
  
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 50-55 days

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Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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Not only does the Tongue of Fire Bush Bean have one of the best names for a vegetable, this Italian heirloom bean produces beautiful, flavorful wide cranberry streaked pods. Originally collected in Tierra del Fuego on the tip of South America, it produces 6"-7" long pods on a compact plant. Eat it young as a green bean, shell it when it matures, or let it dry and cook the large beans as you would kidney beans.

• Easy to grow
• High yielding
• Beautiful and delicious
• 6"-7" long pods

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
  
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
  
• Spacing between plants: 4" apart
  
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
  
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
  
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
  
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
  
• Days to maturity: 55-90 days
  

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The Top Crop Bush Bean lives up to its name. This All-American Selections (AAS) winner produces high yields high up on a tall plant for easy harvesting. The 6"-7" pods are smooth, round, straight, and stringless, and they mature early in about 50 days. Also add heat tolerant to the list.

• Easy to grow
• Easy to harvest
• Heat tolerant
• Matures early—50 days

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
  
• Depth to plant seeds: 1" deep
  
• Spacing between plants: 4" apart
  
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 5-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer, fall
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 50-55 days

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Good companion plants: Cucumber, Pea, Rosemary, Thyme, Tomato

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