Heirloom 1900

The Pencil Pod Bush Bean is nicely rounded, slim, and elongated. It is a heavy producer that yields over a long period. The flavor is sweet and juicy. The contrast of yellow pods and green leaves is an attractive feature in the mid-summer garden. Seeds are black. Stringless.Disease Resistance-Common Bean Mosaic

1ounce = approx. 80-100 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, provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods.Do not over-fertilize the Pencil Pod 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.