*Short Season ALERT* Matures quickly
Phaseolus vulgaris
Bush green bean (50 days) and dry bean (80 days). This multipurpose short season bean bred by bean breeder extraordinaire Robert Lobitz of Minnesota. Grows about 20" tall, a genuine bush bean, with pods about 6" long. Does well in slightly colder climates/soils.
How to grow it:
|
Germ Temp |
Indoor Start |
Germ Days |
Frost Tolerant |
Sun |
Seed Depth |
Plant/Row Spacing |
|
75-85 |
Not rec. |
6-17 d. |
No |
Full |
1-1.5” |
3-6”/8-10” |
|
Direct sow 1” deep after all danger of frost has passed. In row spacing is 3” with 8” between rows. Soaking seeds for 2-4 hours can hasten germination time. Planting with bean specific bacterial inoculum may help boost yields, especially if planting where beans have not grown before. Seed specs: .5 oz., 35-45 seeds |