Bean Seeds - Green Contender

Green Contender bean seeds produce reliable warm-season annual plants with a compact bush growth habit. Plants are self-supporting and well suited for garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation without the need for trellising. This variety performs well in a range of temperate to warm climates and is valued for its adaptability and uniform growth. Green Contender beans grow best in full sun with well-drained soil and consistent moisture, making them suitable for home and small-scale garden planting.

Features

• Compact bush growth habit

• Warm-season annual plant

• Does not require staking or trellising

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Adaptable to varied growing conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

• Common Name (US): Bean

• Seed Type / Variety: Green Contender

• Growth Habit: Bush-type annual

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10 (grown as an annual)

• Planting Season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing Season:

  • Outdoors: April to July

• Germination Time And Conditions: 7 to 10 days; soil temperature 65 to 85 F

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil with moderate fertility

• Watering Needs: Regular watering; even moisture without waterlogging

• Mature Plant Size: 12 to 24 inches tall, 12 to 18 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 4 to 6 inches apart