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Tendergreen Bush Bean

Tendergreen Bush Bean: 53-56 days to harvest, 7-14 days to germinate, 4-6 inches between plants, pH 6.0-7.5, hardy in zones 2-11. Fruit runs to about 5.5-6 inches long. Give it full sun (6+ hours) and 1 inch per week, avoid overhead watering water. It will crop in a container.

Beans
53-56days to harvest
7-14days to germinate
Z2–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 1-2 weeks after last frost when soil is at least 60°F. Plant seeds 1.5 inches deep.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1 inch per week, avoid overhead watering
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH
6.0-7.5
Spacing
4-6 inches
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Medium green
Size
5.5-6 inches long
Shape
Straight, round, slightly thick pods
Flavour
Tender, mild, and sweet with excellent texture

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, boiling, freezing, canning. Great for casseroles and side dishes.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Mexican bean beetle, aphids, leafhoppers, thrips
Diseases
Bacterial blight, anthracnose, mosaic virus, powdery mildew
Resistance
Moderate resistance to common bean diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——July – AugustSeptember – August
2——June – AugustSeptember
3——June – JulyAugust – October
4——June – JulyAugust – October
5——May – JuneAugust – September
6——May – JuneJuly – September
7——April – JuneJuly – August
8——April – MayJune – August
9——March – AprilMay – July
10——February – AprilMay – June
11——January – MarchApril – May
12——January – MarchApril – May
13——January – MarchApril – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

MarigoldRepels Mexican bean beetles and aphids, reduces nematode populations
NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repels bean beetles
CarrotsRoot vegetables don't compete for nutrients, carrots help loosen soil
RadishesQuick-growing crop that breaks up soil and deters bean beetles
CornProvides natural support structure for climbing varieties, beans fix nitrogen for corn
CatnipStrong scent repels aphids, flea beetles, and squash bugs
Summer SavoryRepels bean beetles and aphids, may improve bean flavor when planted nearby
CucumberCompatible growing requirements, beans provide nitrogen that cucumbers need

Avoid

OnionsInhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds
GarlicStunts bean growth and interferes with beneficial rhizobia bacteria
FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit bean germination and growth
SunflowersAllelopathic effects suppress bean growth, competes heavily for nutrients

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g)
1.97
Fat (g)
0.275
Carbohydrate (g)
7.41
Fibre (g)
3.01
Vitamin K (µg)
43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.121
Calcium (mg)
40
Iron (mg)
0.652
Magnesium (mg)
28.2
Phosphorus (mg)
41.2
Potassium (mg)
290
Zinc (mg)
0.35
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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