{"product_id":"bean-seeds-bush-sonesta","title":"Bean Seeds - Bush - Sonesta","description":"\u003cp\u003e70-80 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e. Sonesta Bush Wax Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, bush, snap, wax bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to halo blight, anthracnose, and bean common mosaic virus. Sonesta is a European market favorite prized for its slender, stringless, buttery yellow pods, compact, high-yielding bush habit, and reliable disease resistance, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners and small market growers alike. Enjoy fresh, frozen, or pickled. ~100 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/vegetable-guide.pdf?v=1674594967\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\"\u003e (opens in a new tab)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11; Annual Crop: Not Intended to Overwinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not recommended. Beans grow best without any root disturbance, so we recommend direct sowing instead of transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBean Pollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beans are self-pollinating, as they contain both the male and female parts within their flowers, unlike many other fruiting vegetables. Even though they self-pollinate, having a variety of pollinators and flowers nearby can improve yields by increasing the likelihood of pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnap or Shell Bean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap - Sonesta is a snap bean with a fleshy, edible pod, sometimes called a string bean or wax bean depending on pod color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePole or Bush Bean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush - Sonesta grows on low-growing, compact, upright plants that do not require a trellis, pole, or other support, making it well suited to container growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBean Sub-Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wax - Wax beans, also called yellow beans, are nearly identical to green snap beans in flavor and texture. They simply lack the chlorophyll that gives green beans their color, which is what gives Sonesta pods their buttery yellow hue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-20 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush, Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid - Ready for harvest around 66-86 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beans prefer well-draining, nutrient-rich, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. As light feeders and nitrogen-fixing legumes, beans do not require nitrogen-heavy fertilizers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer (70-85 F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-90 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to halo blight, anthracnose, and bean common mosaic virus. Beans are also 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 bean plants clean of dust buildup and surrounded by a variety of companion plants helps deter and prevent pest damage. Maintain a regular watering schedule that avoids overly saturated soil so the roots have time to air out between waterings, and water the ground rather than the leaves to help prevent fungal and bacterial disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSonesta Bean Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buttery yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSonesta Bean Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and mild with a tender, stringless, fleshy pod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBean Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, freezing, canning, and pickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sonesta Bush Beans in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow Sonesta bean seeds 1 inch deep once soil temperatures are reliably above 60 F, usually one to two weeks after your last spring frost. Space seeds 4-6 inches apart in rows spaced 18-24 inches apart, thinning as needed once seedlings emerge. Beans grow best without root disturbance, so direct sowing is strongly recommended over starting indoors and transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonesta plants are compact and self-supporting, needing no trellis or stakes, which makes them a great fit for raised beds and containers. As nitrogen-fixing legumes, beans are light feeders and generally do not need supplemental nitrogen fertilizer. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and pod set, and consider succession planting every two to three weeks for a continuous harvest through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Sonesta Beans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonesta is a snap, or wax, bean, so pods are picked and eaten young rather than left to dry like a shell bean. Harvest pods once they reach about 4-6 inches long and are firm enough to snap cleanly, before the seeds inside begin to bulge visibly through the pod wall. Pick every two to three days once pods start forming to keep plants productive, and harvest in the morning after dew has dried for the best flavor and storage life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Sonesta Bean Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonesta is a bush-type wax bean developed for market gardeners and home growers looking for a dependable, disease-resistant snap bean with excellent yellow pod color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding behind Sonesta focused on building in resistance to halo blight, anthracnose, and bean common mosaic virus, three of the most common diseases that can trouble a home bean patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause true beans are self-pollinating and rarely cross with other varieties, Sonesta is also considered a beginner-friendly variety for gardeners interested in saving their own seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick Sonesta pods often. The more you harvest, the more the plant will keep producing, so check your bean patch every couple of days once pods begin to size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSonesta Bush Bean Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18g Packet - Approximately 64 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 1,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 8,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Sonesta Bush Bean seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-information\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\"\u003e (opens in a new tab)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"18g Packet","offer_id":66762329817203,"sku":"84308","price":3.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":66762329849971,"sku":"84309","price":5.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":66762329882739,"sku":"84288","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":66762329915507,"sku":"84310","price":32.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Vegetable-Bean-Bush-Yellow-Wax-Sonesta-5014977_5fcd365b-83a9-4fdf-bea4-5452d38de550.jpg?v=1790818977","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/bean-seeds-bush-sonesta","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}