Ideal Market Green Bean
Certified Organic
Phaseolis vulgaris
Terrific producer of fleshy beans of standard size.
This was one of the first seeds in the Seed Library, along with Purple Podded Peas. We grew the bean up the flag pole at the Gardiner Library, where the Seed Library started in 2004. It was a challenge to save the seeds as patrons entering the library would reach out, pluck a pod, and still be munching when they walked in the front door. Other than controlling the urge to eat all the green beans, saving seeds from Ideal Market is pretty easy. Check out the instructions on our blog for seed saving tips throughout the year.
from $3.99
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Seeds | $3.99 | Out of Stock | |
| 75 Seeds | $7.99 | Out of Stock | |
| 4 Ounces | $13.49 | Out of Stock |
Beans are fun, fast-growing plants that take little care to perform well.
It makes sense to inoculate beans before sowing, which boosts the nitrogen levels of your garden soil with no work whatsoever. Inoculant is available at garden centers.
Sow bean seeds about three or four inches apart in the row around the third week of May. Plant in full sun, and provide a sturdy trellis for beans to climb, such as individual stakes, netting, or twine tied from a tall overhang and pinned to the ground. Will grow to 8' tall. Thinning is not necessary, but do keep the plants weeded, especially when young. Pole beans often bear for many weeks, continuing to set pods until frost. For most tender green beans, harvest when young, slightly thicker than a pencil.
| Days to Germination | 5 to 10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 50 days |
| Planting Depth | 1 inch |
| Spacing in Row | 6 inches |
| Spacing Between Rows | 42 inches |
| Height at Maturity | 96 inches |
| Width at Maturity | 4 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |