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Features
Family
Fabaceae
Native
Mexico and South America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Trio Bush Bean Seeds
Phaseolus vulgaris
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.
Planting Bean
Days to Maturity
45–55 days
Plant Spacing
1 seed every 4"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 48 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 24" |
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 1 seed every 4" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 6–12 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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Rating
19 reviews
- LeRoy W.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/16/26Excellent and fast growers
Tossed a handful around an empty bed and had a nice harvest off 4 plants in a few weeks. Taste great fresh or sautéed. Very happy!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests10/16/26Hey LeRoy,
That's awesome to hear! We're so glad your Trio Bush Bean Seeds were such fast growers and gave you a great harvest. Sounds like you've got some delicious beans - fresh or sautéed, they sound amazing! Thanks so much for being part of our growing community and for sharing your experience.
Keep on growing 🌻
- AlishaRated 5 out of 5 stars3/11/265 Stars
Was not expecting as big of a packet, but this will probably fill an entire trellis with bean plants, if none of them run.
- AlexandriaRated 5 out of 5 stars2/19/265 Stars
Well packaged! Looking forward to sowing.
- Abigail K.Rated 5 out of 5 stars11/13/245 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 - Audrey M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/5/245 Stars
I will be planting these soon n for fall.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate