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Trio Bush Bean Seeds

Trio Bush Bean Seeds

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~50.0 g (~120 seeds)
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The snap bean (or green bean) is eaten pod and all and tastes significantly better when grown at home rather than bought at the grocery store. The three varieties in this packet are bush type beans, which means that they require no staking and produce most of their crop over a 2 to 3 week period. Packet includes: 'Blue Lake 274', an heirloom favorite, noted for excellent flavor and texture, fresh or frozen (white seed); 'Resistant Cherokee Wax', a vigorous plant producing bright yellow pods (black seed); and 'Purple Queen', with glossy deep purple pods that turn forest green when cooked (brown seed).

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 45–55 days

Family: Fabaceae

Type: Snap Bean, Bush Bean (Learn More)

Native: Mexico and South America

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: Upright, compact, 12"–22" tall

Variety Info: 5"–6" long, green, bright yellow or deep purple pods. 'BLUE LAKE 274' is an heirloom, producing round, 6" pods with exceptional flavor and tenderness; the best green bean variety for freezing. Stringless when picked young. Plants are resistant to common bean mosaic virus (1, NY15). 'RESISTANT CHEROKEE WAX' is a 1959 improvement on the original 'Cherokee Wax'. Bright yellow pods conceal black seeds! Stringless in all stages; excellent for canning or freezing. 'ROYAL BURGUNDY' has deep purple, slightly curved, tender pods that turn dark green when cooked.

Attributes: Good for Containers, Frost Sensitive

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. NOTE: In very hot summer areas, skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90°F will prevent beans from forming.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended

Days to Emerge: 6–12 days

Seed Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: 1 seed every 4"

Row Spacing: 24"

Thinning: Not required

Growing Info

Harvesting: Snap beans are ready to pick when the pod "snaps" or breaks in half cleanly. This is when the seeds have just begun to form and the pods are several inches long (depending on the variety). Hold the stem with one hand, and the pod with the other hand to avoid pulling off branches, which will continue to produce. At season's end, plants are great compost material if they are disease-free.

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  • Abigail K.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 13, 2024
    5 Stars

    All my seeds I've gotten from BI have germinated like champs! These beans were beautiful, bountiful, and delicious! That basket is easily 18 inches around and tall, and it was over half way full nearly every week! Not super fuzzy (like Contenders are). The purples turn green when cooked which is a bummer, but they still taste great.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Riley J.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 18, 2023
    5 Stars

    Beans galore!! These bean plants produced like crazy and I didn’t even have that many plants! They slowed down during the hot heat of mid-summer but as soon as it cooled again they picked right back up! Received numerous harvests from the same plants. Will definitely be purchasing again for 2024 growing season!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • gloria e.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 26, 2023
    5 Stars

    Love these! Our garden go to for beans every year for years!! Fast grower and prolific! Delicious too! They stay crisp and flavorful even if frozen.

  • ANDREA A.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 7, 2023
    5 Stars

    I absolutely love the Bean Trio! You can taste the difference of all three colors! I always over sow the seeds and end up with a massive amount of plants! Great for canning! Plants are out of the ground 3" in six days! I will never buy any other brand! Zone 6B!

  • Audrey M.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 5, 2024
    5 Stars

    I will be planting these soon n for fall.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate