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Bean Seeds - Contender Bush
$2.85
$3.05
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(Non-GMO, Heirloom)
Contender Bush Bean – The Heavy-Yielding Champion for the Earliest Possible Harvest
If you are looking for the fastest path from soil to table, the Contender Bush Bean is your top choice. Known for being one of the earliest producing green beans on the market, Contender is a favorite for gardeners with short growing seasons or those who simply can't wait for that first taste of summer. At The Seed Guy, we highly recommend this heirloom because it is incredibly "tough"—it thrives in heat and resists common bean diseases better than almost any other variety.
These sturdy, 12-20 inch bush plants produce a massive flush of 6-inch pods that are slightly curved, thick, and remarkably stringless. Because the plants are so robust and compact, they require no support and are excellent for both traditional rows and container gardening. Whether you are eating them fresh, steaming them for a side dish, or canning them for the pantry, the Contender Bush Bean provides a reliable, high-quality harvest every single time.
Why choose heirloom Contender Bush Bean Seeds
✅ 100% Non-GMO
✅ Open-pollinated
✅ One of the earliest maturing varieties
✅ Excellent heat and stress tolerance
✅ Strong resistance to Mildew and Mosaic Virus
✅ Completely stringless and tender
✅ Compact bush habit (no poles needed)
✅ High-yielding even in tough conditions
Quick Growing Specifications:
Hardiness Zone: 3-10
Days to Maturity: 45-55 Days
Planting Depth: 1" Deep
Plant Spacing: 3-4" Apart
Germination: 7-10 Days
Contender Bush Bean Planting Instructions:
1. Timing: Like all beans, Contender is frost-tender. Plant in full sun once the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed.
2. Sowing: Sow seeds 1 inch deep. Because these are bush beans, space them 3-4 inches apart in rows. No trellis or staking is required.
3. Care: Provide consistent water, especially when the plants are flowering. Mulching helps keep the roots cool and retains moisture during the heat of the summer.
4. Harvesting: Pick the beans when they are 5-6 inches long and before the seeds begin to bulge. Since this is such an early variety, keep picking to encourage a second flush of beans!
5. Pests & Disease: Watch for Bean Beetles and Aphids. Because Contender is naturally resistant to many diseases like Powdery Mildew, it is a great choice for humid areas, but always ensure plants have enough space for airflow.
Phaseolus vulgaris
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🌱 Approx. 50 Premium Seeds
(Non-GMO, Heirloom)
Contender Bush Bean – The Heavy-Yielding Champion for the Earliest Possible Harvest
If you are looking for the fastest path from soil to table, the Contender Bush Bean is your top choice. Known for being one of the earliest producing green beans on the market, Contender is a favorite for gardeners with short growing seasons or those who simply can't wait for that first taste of summer. At The Seed Guy, we highly recommend this heirloom because it is incredibly "tough"—it thrives in heat and resists common bean diseases better than almost any other variety.
These sturdy, 12-20 inch bush plants produce a massive flush of 6-inch pods that are slightly curved, thick, and remarkably stringless. Because the plants are so robust and compact, they require no support and are excellent for both traditional rows and container gardening. Whether you are eating them fresh, steaming them for a side dish, or canning them for the pantry, the Contender Bush Bean provides a reliable, high-quality harvest every single time.
Why choose heirloom Contender Bush Bean Seeds
✅ 100% Non-GMO
✅ Open-pollinated
✅ One of the earliest maturing varieties
✅ Excellent heat and stress tolerance
✅ Strong resistance to Mildew and Mosaic Virus
✅ Completely stringless and tender
✅ Compact bush habit (no poles needed)
✅ High-yielding even in tough conditions
Bean Seeds - Contender Bush
$2.85
$3.05
Save $0.20