Contender Bush Bean, 1/2 lb. or 1 lb.
- Item #: CTDR-BS-1
Early, dependable variety for cool, short season climates. Pods are medium green and 6 inches long at maturity. Great right out of the garden fresh or cooked, can also be frozen or canned. Approximately 51 days to maturity.
SOWING: Plant outdoors in May through June after weather has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 2 to 3 inches apart covering seeds with 1 to 1 1/2 inches of fine soil. Firm soil over seed.
SPACING: Leave approximately 2 feet between rows or plant in wide rows sowing seeds 4 to 6 inches apart in all directions.
THINNING: When plants are 3 to 4 inches tall thin to 4 to 6 inches apart.
GERMINATION: 1 to 2 weeks depending upon soil and weather conditions. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
