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Bush Beans

Name: Bush Beans
Brand: Hasty Roots
Price: 2.5 USD
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Bush Beans

50 Seeds

Bush beans are fast-growing and known for their tender, flavorful pods. These compact, bushy plants are perfect for small gardens and growing in containers. The pods grow to about 5–6 inches long, are crisp, stringless, and have that classic bean taste. They mature quickly, providing an early and continuous harvest. Great for eating fresh out of the garden, canning, or freezing, bush beans are a versatile and easy-to-grow choice for home gardeners and cooks.

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Easy to Grow
Small Space Friendly
Container Friendly

Growing Bush Beans

Germination Rate
8 to 16 days
Sun
Full Sun (6+ hours per day)
Plant Size
12 to 22 inches
Water Needs
Keep soil evenly moist
Seed Depth
1 inch
Container Size
Large Pot (12-24 inch)
Expect To Harvest
50 to 60 days
Zones
2-9
Plant Spacing
4-6 inches apart
Companion Plants
Carrots, corn, radishes, cucumbers, lettuce, and celery
Pest
Spider mites, cutworms, aphids, and beetles
Culinary Uses
Fresh, canned, stir-fried, soup and stews, pickled and as a side dish
Growing Season
Late Spring and Early Fall
Start Planting Indoors
2 to 4 weeks before the last frost
Start Planting Outdoors
1 to 2 weeks before the last frost

Growing Instructions

Starting your seeds

You can start Bush Bean seeds indoors using a heat mat to encourage germination. Once the seedlings sprout and grow a few sets of leaves, move them outdoors. Keep the soil moist and provide 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. When direct sowing Bush Bean seeds, plant them about 1 inch deep in well-drained soil, spacing them 2–4 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart to give them plenty of space to grow.

Harvesting your seeds

When harvesting bush beans Wait until the pods are firm, crisp, and about 5–6 inches long. For the best flavor, harvest when the beans inside have fully developed, but the pods are still tender. Gently pull the pods from the plant by hand or with scissors, making sure to leave the plant’s base intact for continued growth. If you’re harvesting for drying, wait until the pods are fully mature and the beans inside rattle when shaken. Trim any leaves or stems that are damaged, leaving the healthy plant intact for a continued harvest.