{"id":9985411656,"title":"Bean Seeds - Bush - Slenderette","handle":"bean-bush-slenderette","description":"\u003cp\u003e50-70 days. Annual. Slenderette Bush Beans have a crunchy yet juicy texture. Each plant produces heavy yields, making them excellent for home growing as well as large scale production. They are a type of green string bean, which is also known as snap peas. They grow quickly and are easy to grow even for a beginner gardener. Because they grow on bushes, support is not required for their growth habit. They simply need sun and water to flourish! Pods are long and green with small peas inside, and should be harvested before the peas reach their full size. Plants produce harvests annually once they are planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Slenderette Bush Bean Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e String Beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-79\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mound\/bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose soil, PH levels between 6-7, soil must be warm to germinate, grow in late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aphids, spider mites, grasshoppers, slugs. Wet leaves can rot and disease can spread, so affected leaves need to be removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich green, the color it is named after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy, crunchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Directions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds directly outdoors one to two weeks after the final frost when the soil is warm and moist. Each seed should be around one inch below the surface of the soil. Beans can be harvested continuously if seeds are sown over multiple weeks. Slenderette beans are not very cold tolerant, so the soil needs to be at least 65° and loose. Allow four inches between each plant and keep rows around twenty inches apart. It is very important to plant them in full sun, but make sure they don’t wilt by watering them plenty. When watering them, be sure to water close to the ground directly on the roots so that the leaves don’t become diseased. The pods are ready to be harvested when they are fully firm and crisp and three to five inches long. The pods are ready to be harvested individually when each one is full size and they are able to be snapped off the plant. Harvest them by detaching them from the plant just above where the pod ends on the vine. Don’t leave them on the plant longer or it may slow plant production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is one of the best bush beans to grow from home for beginning gardeners. They have a deeper green shade than most other green beans, and therefore a unique taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 88 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 350 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 1,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 7,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 35,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-27T16:08:33-06:00","created_at":"2017-06-27T16:08:37-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","type":"Vegetable Seeds","tags":["50-59 Days","Annual","Bean","Full Sun","Green","Heirloom","Heirloom_web","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Packet","Seeds","veg_bean","Vegetable","Warmer","Zone 3","Zone 4","Zone 5","Zone 6","Zone 7","Zone 8","Zone 9"],"price":279,"price_min":279,"price_max":8699,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":38926592136,"title":"30g Pkg (3x4)","option1":"30g Pkg (3x4)","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"18868","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4612235657331,"product_id":9985411656,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-08-07T10:25:22-06:00","updated_at":"2020-11-06T09:12:22-07:00","alt":" Bean - 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Annual. Slenderette Bush Beans have a crunchy yet juicy texture. Each plant produces heavy yields, making them excellent for home growing as well as large scale production. They are a type of green string bean, which is also known as snap peas. They grow quickly and are easy to grow even for a beginner gardener. Because they grow on bushes, support is not required for their growth habit. They simply need sun and water to flourish! Pods are long and green with small peas inside, and should be harvested before the peas reach their full size. Plants produce harvests annually once they are planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Slenderette Bush Bean Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e String Beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-79\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mound\/bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose soil, PH levels between 6-7, soil must be warm to germinate, grow in late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aphids, spider mites, grasshoppers, slugs. Wet leaves can rot and disease can spread, so affected leaves need to be removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich green, the color it is named after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy, crunchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Directions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds directly outdoors one to two weeks after the final frost when the soil is warm and moist. Each seed should be around one inch below the surface of the soil. Beans can be harvested continuously if seeds are sown over multiple weeks. Slenderette beans are not very cold tolerant, so the soil needs to be at least 65° and loose. Allow four inches between each plant and keep rows around twenty inches apart. It is very important to plant them in full sun, but make sure they don’t wilt by watering them plenty. When watering them, be sure to water close to the ground directly on the roots so that the leaves don’t become diseased. The pods are ready to be harvested when they are fully firm and crisp and three to five inches long. The pods are ready to be harvested individually when each one is full size and they are able to be snapped off the plant. Harvest them by detaching them from the plant just above where the pod ends on the vine. Don’t leave them on the plant longer or it may slow plant production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is one of the best bush beans to grow from home for beginning gardeners. They have a deeper green shade than most other green beans, and therefore a unique taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 88 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 350 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 1,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 7,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 35,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}