Meiner's Bush Bean Medley (50-55 Days)

We put all these colorful bush beans into one packet in honor of Pinetree’s founder, Dick Meiners. He was a vital part of the catalog creation for many years. He used his worldly experiences to write about the seeds we offer, and we wanted to honor his legacy with this special bean medley. Grow all the colors of the bean rainbow: Provider, Gold Rush, Royal Burgundy, and Red Swan- green, yellow, purple, and pink. All these beans will mature around the same time, so you can enjoy all the colors in your garden. Thank you, Dick, for starting Pinetree Garden Seeds.

 1 oz. (approx. 90-100 seeds)

PLANTING

Phaseolus vulgaris

Germination: 4-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF

Seed Sowing Depth: 1” deep 

Outside Sowing: After the last frost, when soil temperatures are above 60ºF. Sow 2-3” apart. Planting in soil under 60ºF results in poor germination. 

How much does a packet plant: 25-foot single-row 

Harvest: Before the seeds bulge and beans snap easily. Pick continually every 2-3 days to prolong production.

Tips: Grow in light, well-drained soil, and provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods. Do not over-fertilize beans with nitrogen, which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth. Adding inoculant at planting time aids in a larger harvest and more robust plants. Sow a few times a season, 3-4 weeks apart for a continuous harvest.