• Contender Bean (Bush) by MIgardener
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Contender Bean (Bush)

Contender Bean (Bush)

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Contender Bean is a popular, productive heirloom bush bean known for early maturity and resilience across many climates. Plants produce high yields of 6 to 8 inch stringless, tender pods that are excellent fresh, canned, or frozen.

At a glance

  • Type: heirloom bush snap bean
  • Heirloom, non-GMO seed
  • Early maturing and climate resilient
  • Pods 6 to 8 inches, stringless and tender
  • Resistant to common bean diseases
  • Handles cool early-season and summer heat
  • Packet price: $2.00

Best for

  • Fresh eating
  • Canning
  • Freezing
  • Early-season planting
  • Reliable home garden harvests

How to grow

Direct sow in warm soil with full sun. As a bush variety, plants need no trellising. Pick pods regularly to encourage continued production.

Flavor profile

Classic, sweet snap-bean flavor with a tender, stringless bite.

About MIgardener

MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties at honest prices for home gardeners.

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Product facts

Made by
MIgardener
Maker based in
St. Clair, Michigan
Great for
  • Fresh eating
  • Canning
  • Freezing
  • Early-season planting
  • Reliable home garden harvests