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Contender Bean (Bush) – 30 Seeds
Contender Bean (Bush) – 30 Seeds
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Get one of the earliest harvests of the season with the Contender Bush Bean. This incredibly popular and reliable heirloom is a favorite for its ability to produce a huge crop of delicious beans exceptionally fast. The 6-8 inch pods are medium-green, slightly curved, and completely stringless, with a wonderful, classic bean flavor. Its vigorous, compact bush habit makes it an easy-to-grow choice for any sunny garden, providing a bountiful harvest perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or canning.
⭐ What you'll love
- An exceptionally early variety for one of the first bean harvests of the season.
- A very heavy and reliable producer on compact, easy-to-manage bush plants.
- Classic, stringless green beans with a fantastic, rich flavor.
- An excellent all-purpose bean that is great for canning and freezing.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Contender Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
- Type: Bush Bean, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 12-20 inches
- Days to Maturity: 45-55 days
- USDA Zone: 3-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep.
- Spacing: Space seeds 2-4 inches apart in rows that are 24-36 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
- Harvest: Pick beans frequently to encourage continuous production.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
If an item arrives damaged or not as described, you can request a refund by contacting our customer service team within a specified time frame. We may ask you to provide photos or other evidence of the damage. Once we receive your request and confirm the issue, we will process the refund as soon as possible.
