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Early Contender Bush Beans

The Standard Early Bean

(25 customer reviews)

Starts producing nearly a week ahead of most varieties. Bears 6- to 8-in. stringless pods and nothing stops it! Tolerates mosaic virus, greasy pod and heat. Cooks up tender; cans and freezes with no loss of quality. 49 DAYS.

Seed counts: A 2-oz. packet of snap bean seeds (bush and pole) contains about 150 seeds and sows a 25-ft. row. A 2-oz. packet of lima bean seeds (bush and pole) contains about 50 seeds and sows a 15-ft row.

This item ships at the proper planting time for your region in both spring and fall.
If the current shipping season is closed, your order will ship at the proper time in the next season.

Product Details

Zones: 3 - 9 annual
Height: 12-20 inches
Spacing: sow 1 inch apart, thin plants to 2-3 inches apart, 24-36 inches between rows
Depth: 1-1.5 inches
Spread: vine
Sun/Shade: full sun
Germination: 6-10 days
Days To Maturity: 49
Foliage: green

Fruit: medium green pods, light tan seed
Comments: No staking needed. Heat tolerant. Tolerant of BCMV, NY and greasy pod disease.
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Early Contender Bush Beans Ships In Both Spring And Fall
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI PR

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- Friday, January 20, 2012
good crop
Reviewed By: Jim Gardner (Kahoka, MO)
Grew the Early Contenders last year and I will again this year. They came on early, stayed productive and had plenty for the neighbors to enjoy also.

- Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Farmers Market
Reviewed By: Vickie Fryman (Cynthiana, Kentucky)
grew these for the second straight yr for selling at local Farmers Markets and my customers LOVE this bean. These beans were sold to many CSA customers in a nearby Farmers Market and they realy enjoyed them as well. Will continue to grow these for my loyal customers. Thanks Gurneys for a great product.

- Sunday, March 20, 2011
Awesome beans
Reviewed By: Amy (Philadelphia, PA)
I loved these beans, and they grew easily. The abundance of tasty beans was a surprise. We sauteed up so many beans. I'm planting twice the amount this year.

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