About This

• Scientific Name and Classification: Contender bush beans, scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris 'Contender', are a cultivar of common snap beans, belonging to the legume family Fabaceae, widely cultivated for their edible pods and seeds.
• Growth and Maturity: These beans are prized for their early maturity, typically ready for harvest in 50-55 days, making them an excellent choice for gardeners in regions with shorter growing seasons or those seeking a quick crop turnover.
• Pod Characteristics: The plants produce stringless, tender pods that grow to 6-8 inches in length, featuring a vibrant green color, slightly curved shape, and a crisp texture, ideal for both fresh consumption and processing.
• Disease Resistance and Hardiness: Contender bush beans are notably resistant to common bean ailments such as bean mosaic virus and powdery mildew, enhancing their reliability in diverse growing conditions, provided they are planted in well-drained soil with full sun exposure.
• Quality: All Contender Bean seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
• Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
• Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.25" wide by 4.50" tall.
• Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
• Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
• Freshness: All Bean seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!

Overview

• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor
• Brand : Seed Needs
• Color : Green
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 1.0 Count
• Number of Pieces : 150
• Style : Contender