The bush bean Contender is an early very productive dwarf variety from 1949 with green cylindrical 17 cm long threadless pods. It is one of the earliest green beans found anywhere in the world. Exceptionally tasty pods.
Finds from the South American region of origin show that the first runner beans were cultivated as early as 6000 BC. At that time there were already a large number of different colors and patterns.
Very suitable for preservation.
General information
Plant family: Fabaceae
Lifecycle: Annual
Culture duration: 50 days
Plant hight approx: 30 cm
Root type: Shallow rooter
Nutrient requirements: Medium
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: until 5°C
Location: Semi shady until sunny
Soil: Permeable and humus rich
Information on sowing and planting
Germ type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 1-3 cm
Best germination temperature: 12-18°C
Germination time: 10-20 days
Plant-, row distance: 15x40 cm
Optimal mix culture: Eggplant, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Radish, Beetroot, Lettuce, Cabbage, Celery, Corn, Horst Radish, Calendula
Unfavorable mix culture: Peas
Planting information
Sow outdoors from early April to May. The seeds should not be sown deeper than 3 cm.
Sow 3-5 beans in a row and press down. Bush beans love warm locations. Pile up at about 10 cm plant height for better stability. Since the soil is supplied with nitrogen through the roots, they should only be cut off after harvesting and left in the soil.
The beans feel most comfortable at temperatures between 18 and 25°C and a wind-protected location. All "phaseolus vulgaris" beans are poisonous because the phasin content when uncooked. The bush beans are generally more aromatic than the runner beans, but not quite as productive. Cultivation is worthwhile, simple and undemanding.
Other names
Latin botanical names: phaseolus vulgaris
English names: common bean, garden bean, green bean, bush bean
German names: Fisole, Gartenbohne, Buschbohne, Strankerl
Portuguese names: Feijão, feijão verde, arbusto de feijão
Spanish names: alubias, fabas, fesol, fréjol, fríjol, habichuelas, judías, porotos
French names: haricot, haricot nain
Ingredients
Beans are rich in vegetable protein and fiber, potassium, sodium, magnesium and iron. They are also rich in vitamins C and B9 and antioxidants.
Potent germination capacity: 3-4 years
