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2012 Vegetable Seeds
Garden Bean Seeds
Asparagus Bean Seeds
Yard Long (Dow Gauk)
6.00G
Produces long, slender, green pods which are sweet, tender and perfect for snap bean use. Great in stir-fry dishes. Best when pods are about 12 inches long, but remain stringless at greater lengths. This packet will plant approximately a 12 foot row.
15 - 21 days for germination, 67 days to harvest from germination. Along a trellis, sow a seed every 3 inches when soil is warm. Soaking seeds overnight in water just before planting will speed germination. Thin to one plant every 6 inches when plants display 3-4 leaves. Frequent picking of young pods increase production.
Avoid working around beans when wet since this may spread disease. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Do not mulch plants until they have been thinned.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Black Valentine (Bush)
28G
"Black Valentine" is stringless at all stages and has round pods that average 16 to 18 inches in length. The straight slender pods are dark green and are good for early planting. A very old heirloom bean seed.
Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost has passed. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight in water before planting will speed germination. Thin to one plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
Germination is 6 - 8 days, 48-70 days to harvest after germination. Avoid working around beans when wet as this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Bush Blue Lake 274 (Bush)
28G
Vigorous, many-branched bush plants produce heavy yields of pods similar in appearance to pole Blue Lake. Flavor of these 6 inch round pods is excellent. Disease resistant. High in vitamins A, B and C. Packet will plant approximately a 15 foot row.
Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination. Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before last frost.
Germination in 6 - 8 days, 55 days to harvest from germination. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Bush Blue Lake 274
(Bush)
Economy Pack
84G
Vigorous, many-branched bush plants produce heavy yields of pods similar in appearance to pole Blue Lake. Flavor of these 6 inch round pods is excellent. Disease resistant. High in vitamins A, B and C. Packet will plant approximately a 45 foot row. Three ounce (84 gram) economy packet.
Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination. Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before last frost.
Germination in 6 - 8 days, 55 days to harvest from germination. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Contender (Bush)
28G
An excellent, early-maturing variety. Produces abundantly. Pods are round and stringless, and are at their best when about 6 inches long. Disease resistant. High in vitamins A, B and C. This packet will plant approximately a 10 foot row.
Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination. Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before last frost.
Germination in 6 - 8 days, 55 days to harvest from germination. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Derby (Bush)
28G
This All-American Selection has capacity to produce new pods throughout growing season. Stringless pods are very long and straight; most tender when 5 to 6 inches long. Disease resistant. This packet will plant approximately a 16 foot row.
Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination. Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before last frost.
Germination in 6 - 8 days, 53 days to harvest from germination. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Frijol, Pinto
28G
The pinto bean is an oval, medium size bean used often in Mexican cuisine. They are easy to grow and provide excellent nutritional value. They grow best in full sun, well-drained fertile soil. Incorporate organic matter into the soil at planting and fertilize again as flowering and bud set begins. Provide adequate amounts of water. Dry beans do require a longer growing season as you harvest them at full maturity. They can be used either fresh or dried.
Soak the seeds 24 hours before sowing. Sow seeds as soon as ground can be worked Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. When plants are well established, thin. Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Avoid heavy applications of nitrogen fertilizers as this will cause lush foliar growth and few pods.
Germination in 7 - 10 days, 102 days to harvest from germination. Harvest when pods are completely dry and beans can hardly be dented when bitten. Do not plant beans or any other legumes in the same place more than once every 3 years. This is an indeterminate large bush type pinto bean.
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Garden Bean
Seeds
Kentucky Wonder
Rust Resistant (Pole)
28G
One of the most popular pole beans for home gardens. Very productive with fleshy, medium green pods. These distinctively flavored, tender beans are best when pods are 6 inches long. A rust resistant variety. This packet will plant approximately a 24 foot row.
Germination in 6 - 8 days, 66 days to harvest from germination. Along a trellis about 6 feet tall, sow a seed every 4 inches when soil is warm. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 8 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Harvest diligently for maximum flavor and yield. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean
Seeds
Kentucky Wonder
Rust Resistant (Pole)
Economy Pack
84G
One of the most popular pole beans for home gardens. Very productive with fleshy, medium green pods. These distinctively flavored, tender beans are best when pods are 6 inches long. A rust resistant variety. Three ounce (84 gram) economy packet.
Germination in 6 - 8 days, 66 days to harvest from germination. Along a trellis about 6 feet tall, sow a seed every 4 inches when soil is warm. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 8 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Harvest diligently for maximum flavor and yield. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Kentucky Blue (Pole)
28G
An All-American Selection! Outstanding combination of quality characteristics from its Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake parents! For optimum flavor and tenderness, harvest pods at 6 to 7 inches. Excellent snap beans. Disease resistant. Packet will plant approximately a 36 foot row.
Germination in 6 - 8 days. 60 days to harvest from germination. Along a trellis about 6 feet tall, sow a seed every 4 inches when soil is warm. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 8 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Harvest diligently for maximum flavor and yield. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Taste of AsiaTM
Long Zi 28-2
4.00G
This early variety is easy to grow. It has a trailing habit that should be supported by a trellis. Resistant to cold weather. The pods are best when approximately 26 inches long. Great for stir fry or salads.
50 days to harvest from germination, 6-8 days to germination. Soaking seeds overnight speeds germination. Along a trellis about 6 feet tall, sow a seed every 4 inches when soil is warm.
Thin to 1 plant every 8 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick when pods are approximately two feet long. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Roma II (Romano Bush)
28G
This Italian-type bean is heavily productive and may be used as a shell or snap bean. The 5 1/2 inch, light green pods are straight, broad and flat. These beans may be used fresh or preserved by canning or freezing. This packet will plant approximately a 25 foot long row.
Germination in 6 - 8 days, 56 days to harvest from germination. Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 6 weeks before fall frost. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Royal Burgundy (Bush)
28G
A superior, stringless round, purple pod bush variety. Pods are smoother and straighter than similar types and the bush habit is more erect which makes it easier to pick. The pods turn green when cooked. Exceptional flavor. This packet will plant approximately a 25 foot row.
6 - 8 days for germination, 53 days to harvest from germination. Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 6 weeks before fall frost. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
The Italian ChoiceTM
Santa Anna (Pole)
15G
Santa Anna is a French-type, stringless, deep-green pole bean. Best when harvested when no bigger than a pencil. With its excellent taste and high yielding harvest, Santa Anna is a great choice for every gardener.
65-70 days to harvest from germination, 6-8 days to germination. Soaking seeds overnight in water will hasten germination. Along a trellis about 6 feet tall, sow a seed every 4 inches when soil is warm.
Thin to a single plant every 8 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Harvest diligently for maximum flavor and yield. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Stringless Blue Lake
Prime Pak (Pole)
28G
The fleshy, tender pods - about 5 1/2 inches long and stringless - have mild flavor and make excellent snap beans. Often dried on the vines for their clear white shell beans. High in vitamins A, B and C. This packet will plant approximately a 28 foot row.
Six to 8 days for germination, 62 days to harvest after germination. Along a trellis about 6 feet tall, sow a seed every 4 inches when soil is warm. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 8 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Harvest diligently for maximum flavor and yield. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Tendergreen Improved
(Bush)
28G
Dependable producer over a long season. The long, smooth, stringless pods are tender and at their best for the table when 5 to 6 inches long. Disease resistant. High in vitamins A, B and C. Packet will plant approximately a 15 foot row.
Six to 8 days for germination, 52 days to harvest after germination. Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before last frost. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Tendergreen Improved
(Bush)
Economy Pack
84G
Dependable producer over a long season. The long, smooth, stringless pods are tender and at their best for the table when 5 to 6 inches long. Disease resistant. High in vitamins A, B and C. Three ounce (84 gram) economy packet.
Six to 8 days for germination, 52 days to harvest after germination. Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before last frost. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
Top Crop (Bush)
28G
All-American Selection Winner in 1950! These strong upright dark green heirloom plants have straight stingless meaty pods about 6 to 7 inches long. "Top Crop" has produced heavy yields for years and would be a benefit to any home garden.
Six to 8 days for germination, 45-53 days to harvest after germination. Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before last frost. Avoid working around beans when wet as this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Garden Bean Seeds
White, Half Runner
28G
Distinctively sweet, rich flavor! Popular as both green beans and dried beans. The pods, about 4 inches long, are not stringless. Vines have very short runners but do not need to be staked or strung. This packet will plant approximately a 25 foot row.
Six to 8 days for germination, 60 days to harvest from germination. Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before last frost. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Lima Bean Seeds
Fordhook Bush #242
28G
An All-American Selection! The plump pods, about 4 inches long, are very easy to shell. Superior flavor. Perfect for tender shell beans and for dried beans. High in vitamins A, B, and C. This packet will plant approximately a 5 foot row.
Six to eight days for germination, 75 days to harvest after germination. Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds eye down every 4 inches. Soak seeds overnight before planting to speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Keep watered. Pick vines clean when beans are mature to promote bearing. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Lima Bean Seeds
Henderson's Bush
(Baby Lima)
28G
One of the most widely used Lima Beans! Very productive. Beans are buttery-tender with appetizing flavor. Flat pods are about 3 inches long. Excellent for shell beans and dried beans. High in vitamins A, B, and C.
Six to 8 days for germination, 65 days to harvest after germination. Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds eye down every 4 inches. Soak seeds overnight before planting to speed germination.
Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Keep watered. Pick vines clean when beans are mature to promote bearing. Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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Soybean Seeds
Health Smart
Disoy
6.00G
Here is a bush bean unlike any you may have grown before. High in protein, with a delicious flavor, soybeans picked while they're green are a real treat. Also a good source of fiber and calcium. Easy to grow and high yielding!
Six to 14 days for germination, 85 days to harvest after germination. Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 2 inches. Press soil firmly covering seeds.
Thin to 1 plant every 2 inches when they have 4 leaves. Keep soil moist to encourage growth. Pull or clip when pods are plump and beans are full-size. Pick pods, rinse, and boil for 5 minutes. After cooling, gently squeeze pods to remove beans. Shelled soybeans are ready to eat when steamed or boiled 10-15 minutes.
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