Description
50 Seeds per pack
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(a.k.a. Buff Valentine, Early Contender, Contender Stringless)(Phaseolus vulgaris) 40-55 days. Snap Bean Earlier than most beans and very productive, this popular variety was introduced in 1949. The Contender Heirloom Bush Green Bean is great for cool, short-season climates, but also does well in heat, well adapted to varying growing conditions. Dark green 12-20″ plants set forth good yields of med-green 6-8″ pods, very flavorful. High in vitamin A, B, and C. Resistant to BCMV, NY15, and GP.
Planting Instructions for Contender Bean Seeds
Sow beans 1-2″ deep, 2-6″ apart, in rows 18-36″ apart, in full sun after danger of frost. Soaking bean seeds in water 1-2 hours before planting speeds germination. Germination occurs in 4-16 days in soil 60-85°F. Provide support for heirloom pole bean varieties. For snap beans, harvest when beans are 3-6″ long. For dry beans, leave pods on plants until pods are dry, brown, and crisp, and beans are hard and rattle in pod, if more drying is needed when danger of frost has arrived, pick pods or pull entire plant and hang upside down to dry further.
FAQ:
What are other names for the Contender Heirloom Bush Green Bean?
It is also known as Buff Valentine, Early Contender, and Contender Stringless.
How long does it take for Contender beans to mature?
They mature in 40-55 days, making them one of the earlier and fast-growing bean varieties.
What climates are suitable for growing Contender beans?
They perform well in both cool, short-season climates and warmer conditions, making them adaptable to various growing environments.
What are the nutritional benefits of Contender beans?
They are high in vitamins A, B, and C, adding nutritional value to meals.
Are Contender beans resistant to any diseases?
Yes, they are resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (BCMV), NY15, and GP, which helps them thrive in diverse conditions.
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Larry K. (verified owner) –
Good price on these seeds. We needed some short season beans to put in before fall because of critters destroying most of our spring plantings. They came fairly quickly and we got them right in the ground, germination happened quickly and we hope to get a crop before frost. Than You!!
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