Derby Bean is anAll-American Selections winner from over 3 decades ago and proved itself in our trials this summer. It won over our taste buds with no contest compared to the other varieties we grew. Long, 7 round straight pods have an old-time, deep flavor with a snappy texture and can be harvested over a long period, holding on the plant well.Disease resistance-Bean Mosiac Virus,

1oz (approx. 90-110 seeds)

PLANTING

Phaseolus vulgaris

Germination:4-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-85F

Seed Sowing Depth:1 deep

Outside Sowing:After the last frost with soil temperatures above 60F.Sow 2-3 apart. Planting in soil under 60Fresults in poor germination.

How much does a packet plant:25-foot single-row

Harvest:Before the seeds bulge and beans snap easily. Pick continually every 2-3 days to prolong production.

Tips:Growin light, well-drained soil, and provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods.Do not over-fertilize the Masai Bush Bean with nitrogen, which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth. Addinginoculantat planting time aids in a larger harvest and more robust plants.Sow a few times a season, 3-4 weeks apart for a continuous harvest.