Bean Seeds - Bush - Tendergreen
50-65 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Tendergreen Bush Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, high-yielding, heat tolerant, bush, snap, green bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (race 1). The tendergreen variety of beans produces abundant yields of six-inch pods. Tendergreens are hardy plants with delicious pods. This is a bush-type bean plant, so it can grow independently of a pole or support. This plant is best suited for canning or freeze-drying gardeners as the short harvest window makes it perfect for large batch preparation. It is beneficial to sow a few different plants about ten days apart. These plants pay off well, with tender and delicious green pods that grow 5-6 inches long, with a mild and delicious taste. ~85 seeds/oz.
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Growing Tendergreen Bush Beans in the Vegetable Garden
Tendergreen Bush Beans are best direct sown into the garden once the soil has warmed to at least 60 F, as they don’t transplant well. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, spaced 3 inches apart, with rows 18-24 inches apart. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained, moderately rich soil to promote strong growth. These beans require 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, so full sun is ideal. For continuous harvests, consider succession planting every 2-3 weeks throughout the growing season, which ensures a steady supply of fresh beans.
After planting, keep the beans consistently watered, providing about 1-1.5 inches of water per week. Avoid overwatering, as beans dislike soggy soil. Beans are light feeders and generally don't require heavy fertilization, though adding a balanced fertilizer at planting can help if your soil is poor. It's important to avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, as beans fix their own nitrogen and too much nitrogen can result in excessive foliage at the expense of pod production. Weeding is essential, especially early on, and mulching can help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Beans grow well alongside corn, cucumbers, radishes, marigolds, and carrots, but avoid planting them near alliums (garlic, onions) which can stunt their growth.
Harvesting Tendergreen Bush Beans
Tendergreen Bush Beans are ready for harvest around 50-65 days after planting. To determine if they’re ready, look for firm, crisp pods around 6 inches long. Snap beans are harvested before the seeds inside fully develop, meaning the pods should still feel smooth and firm.
Use your hands to snap the beans off the plant, being careful not to damage the stems. Regular harvesting (every few days) encourages continued production. Tendergreen has a particularly short harvest window compared to other bush beans, which makes it perfect for one large batch of preservation (canning, freezing, etc.).
About Tendergreen Bush Bean Garden Seeds
Tendergreen was first introduced in the 1920s and has been a popular home garden variety ever since. Bred for disease resistance and its stringless quality, Tendergreen was developed to produce high yields of high-quality snap beans even under challenging conditions.
Tendergreen is a fantastic choice for anyone who enjoys fresh green beans and values an easy-to-grow, productive plant. It’s commonly used for fresh eating, freezing, or canning and offers a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and protein, which contribute to its health benefits.
Succession planting, where new seeds are sown every few weeks, is particularly beneficial for Tendergreen Bush Beans because it extends the harvest period. Instead of one large crop, you’ll enjoy fresh beans over a longer time, preventing gaps in production.
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Tendergreen Bush Bean Seeds Per Package:
- 30 g - Wholesale - Approximately 88 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 332 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 1,328 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 6,640 Seeds
- 25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 33,200 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Phaseolus vulgaris |
| Bean Sub-Type: | Not Applicable. |
| Tendergreen Bush Bean Color: | Green |
| Tendergreen Bush Bean Flavor: | Crisp, tender, and mild with a buttery quality. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Annual Crop: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 50-65 |
| Days to Germination: | 5-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 4-6 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Beans prefer well-draining, nutrient-rich, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. As light feeders and nitrogen-fixing legumes, beans do not require nitrogen-heavy fertilizers. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes, direct sow when soil temperatures are reliably above 60 F. Planting with an inoculant may increase yields, but is certainly not required for a successful grow. |
| Start Indoors: | Not Recommended. Beans grow best without any root disturbance. We recommend direct sowing instead of transplanting. |
| Bean Pollination: | Beans are self-pollinating as they contain both the male and female parts within their flowers, unlike other fruit and vegetable plants. While they are self-pollinating, having a variety of pollinators and flowers around will improve yields by ensuring the greatest chances for pollinating events to occur. |
| Snap or Shell Bean: | Snap - Snap beans have a fleshy edible pod. Snap beans are also commonly referred to as string beans or green beans (though not all snap beans are green). They are called snap beans because they make a snapping sound when you break them in half. |
| Pole or Bush Bean: | Bush - Bush beans grow on low-growing, compact, upright, bushy plants that typically do not need a trellis, pole, or other support. Bush beans are usually favorable to container growing. |
| Plant Width: | 12-18 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 45-65 days. |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 70-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (race 1). Beans are susceptible to beetles, aphids, spider mites, and cutworms. Look for signs of chewing, curling leaves, eggs on the undersides of leaves, and leaf discoloration. Keeping your bean plants clean from dust build-up and surrounded by a variety of plants to help deter and prevent pest damage. Beans are also susceptible to powdery mildew, bean blight, rust, and root rot. Maintain a regular watering schedule that avoids overly saturated soil. The roots need adequate time to air out between watering. This will also help prevent common fungal and bacterial diseases from developing. Good air circulation and applying water to the ground rather than the leaves will help maintain healthy bean plant growth. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Bean Use: | Fresh eating, boiling, canning, freezing, sauteing, soups, casseroles, stir fry, etc. |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |