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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