Description
50 Seeds per pack
(a.k.a. Slankette) (Phaseolus vulgaris) 53-56 days. Snap Bean Beautiful and bountiful the two words that best describe the Slenderette Bush Green Bean. Vigorous, erect 14-20″ plants hold pods well up off the ground protecting them from the soil. Dark green 5-6″ pods are long, slender, and straight with a slight curve at the end. Pods develop fiber slowly, making this a great stringless green bean. High quality, great flavor, excellent for cooking, canning, freezing, and fresh eating! Disease resistance: BCMV, NY15, PMV, and CTV.
Planting Instructions for Slenderette Bean Seeds
Sow beans 1-2″ deep, 2-6″ apart, in rows 18-36″ apart, in full sun after danger of frost. Soaking bean seeds in water 1-2 hours before planting speeds germination. Germination occurs in 4-16 days in soil 60-85°F. Provide support for heirloom pole bean varieties. For snap beans, harvest when beans are 3-6″ long. For dry beans, leave pods on plants until pods are dry, brown, and crisp, and beans are hard and rattle in pod, if more drying is needed when danger of frost has arrived, pick pods or pull entire plant and hang upside down to dry further.
FAQ:
What is another name for the Slenderette Bush Green Bean?
It is also known as Slankette.
How long does it take for Slenderette Bush Green Beans to mature?
They typically mature in 53-56 days, making them a relatively fast growing snap bean variety.
What are the characteristics of the Slenderette Bush Green Bean pods?
The pods are dark green, 5-6 inches long, slender, and straight with a slight curve, and they are slow to develop fiber, making them a high-quality, stringless bean.
What are the best uses for Slenderette Bush Green Beans?
They are versatile and excellent for cooking, canning, freezing, and fresh eating, thanks to their great flavor and texture.
Are Slenderette Bush Green Beans resistant to any diseases?
Yes, they have resistance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (BCMV), NY15, Pea Mosaic Virus (PMV), and Curly Top Virus (CTV), making them resilient in various growing conditions.
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We love buying St Clare seeds, We feel we get quality seeds.What drew us to buy St Clare seeds ,we were looking for pure clean heirloom seeds with no spraying on our seeds also we loved their stance for our Lord and Nation and those are the businesses we look to support. This is my 3rd purchase from them as we expand our variety and we have been very please with the success of their seeds. We had Great success with these beans there packaging is great as well as shipped in a timely manner
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Only one bean has come up. Even soaked them prior to planting. Don’t have a green thumb so it’s probably something I did.
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