Bean Seed Collection – Contender Bush Beans, Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans & Henderson Lima Beans

The Bean Seed Collection is a trio of essential annual beans, Contender Bush Bean, Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean, and Henderson Bush Lima Bean, offering reliable performance, generous yields, and protein-rich versatility. Beans are a cornerstone of any self-sufficient garden, suited to fresh eating or long-term storage.

At a glance

• Varieties: Contender Bush Bean, Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean, Henderson Bush Lima Bean
• Seed type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Plant habit: Two bush beans plus one climbing pole bean
• Pod size: Contender 5 to 6 inches; Kentucky Wonder 7 to 10 inches
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained; sow after danger of frost has passed
• Packaging: Labeled packets with planting and seed-saving instructions

Best for

• Fresh harvests, canning, freezing, or dry storage
• Protein-rich survival and self-sufficiency gardening
• Raised beds, garden rows, or containers
• Trellised pole growing and compact bush growing
• Seed saving from open-pollinated varieties

How to grow

Plant seeds directly outdoors in warm soil after the danger of frost has passed. Provide full sun and well-drained soil. Pole beans benefit from a sturdy trellis or support, while bush and lima beans grow compactly without support. Water consistently, especially during flowering and pod development, and harvest frequently to encourage continued production.

Flavor profile

Contender and Kentucky Wonder give sweet, crisp, stringless snap beans when picked young, while Henderson lima beans are rich and buttery whether enjoyed fresh, canned, or dried.

About Survival Garden Seeds

Survival Garden Seeds offers non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds with clear planting and seed-saving guidance, supporting protein-rich, self-reliant gardens.