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Grow an early crop of stringless green beans on compact bush plants that need no climbing support.
Grow Guide: How to grow Contender bush beans in South Africa.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Warm-season open-pollinated bush snap bean
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Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
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Seed Form: Raw seed; this sale form is not proof that a lot is chemically untreated, so follow the physical packet warning
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South African Sowing Time: Spring to summer after frost; choose a milder autumn-to-spring window only in reliably frost-free hot districts
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Position: Full sun
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Sow Depth: 2–3 cm on the current packet
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Light: Cover the seed; light is not required until emergence
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Soil Temperature: Aim for 20–25°C around the seed; cold, wet soil increases rot risk
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Pretreatment: None required; pre-water the bed rather than soaking seed
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Spacing: 45 × 100 cm on the current packet
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Germination: 7–14 days
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Growth Form: Compact 30–50 cm bush; no trellis required
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Days to Harvest: Current packet 50–60 days; supplier estimate 54–61 days
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Fresh-Pod Outcome: Stringless medium- to dark-green pods; pick at about 15 cm while tender, within the supplier’s 15–20 cm full-size range
Why Grow This Variety
- The compact bush growth form suits beds and larger containers.
- Stringless pods can be eaten fresh, cooked, frozen or canned.
- The supplier lists tolerance to bean common mosaic virus and Erysiphe pisi; good rotation and airflow are still required.
Garden Uses
Harvest the young pods for steaming, stir-fries, salads or preserving. This exact product is mapped as a fresh-pod bean, not a dry-bean line.
Growing Notes
- Direct sow after frost into warm, free-draining soil; beans resent prolonged root disturbance.
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially from flower buds through pod filling, but never waterlog the seed zone.
- Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding, which can produce leaves at the expense of pods.
- Pick after foliage has dried and harvest every few days to maintain quality.
- Never eat packet seed or use it for sprouts or microgreens. Use only food-crop controls registered for the exact edible crop and observe withholding periods.
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