Contender Bush Bean Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

compact bush type, it needs no trellis and crops heavily in a short window, making these bean seeds a favorite for first-time and busy gardeners alike. Who it's for Perfect for gardeners who want a big, early yield without staking or fuss, and for cooks who love tender snap beans for fresh eating, freezing, or canning. How & when to plant Sow directly after all danger of frost has passed and soil reaches 60°F, as beans dislike transplanting. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, 2–4 inches apart, in rows 18–24 inches apart, in full sun. Germination takes 7–10 days. Bush beans grow as a warm-season annual in USDA zones 3–10; sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply. Harvest Contender matures in about 50 days. Pick pods young and firm, before the seeds bulge, snapping or cutting them from the plant. Frequent picking every few days keeps the plants flowering and producing over several weeks. Benefits & uses These snap beans are excellent steamed, sauteed, or blanched for the freezer, and they hold up well for canning and pickling as dilly beans. As a legume, the plants also help fix nitrogen in your garden soil. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Bush Contender Beans From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.