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HEIRLOOM BEAN VARIETY: This long pod heirloom French Horticultural shell bean is very popular in New England and the Northeast and is primarily used as a green shell bean. French Horticultural Long Pod Heirloom bean plant is bush type, 18 to 20 inches tall, branching with short runners in later stages of growth. Bean pods are oval, 5 to 7 inches long, stringy, bright green maturing to chamois color splashed with carmine.

SOWING ... Plant Long Pod Heirloom French Horticultural beans seed outdoors in late spring after the ground has warmed. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold wet days at planting time may rot the seed. Plant bean seeds 1-1/2 inches apart in rows, 2-1/2 to 3 feet apart. Cover bean seeds with 1-1/2 inches of soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When French Horticultural bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Long Pod Heirloom French Horticultural beans seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

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ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS WINNER: This All-America winning yellow bean produces abundant yields of round stringless bean pods high on bush type plants for EASY PICKING. Goldcrop Wax bean pods are about 6 inches long, bright yellow, straight and tender.

SOWING ... Plant Goldcrop Wax (Bush Type) bean seed outdoors in late spring after the ground has warmed. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold wet days at planting time may not seed. Plant bean seeds 1-1/2 inches apart in rows 2-1/2 to 3 feet apart. Cover bean seeds with 1-1/2 inch of soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Goldcrop Wax (Bush Type) Bean seeds germinate in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

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BUSH TYPE PLANTS: Henderson's Bush Baby lima bean variety is the most popular baby lima producing an abundance of pods on bush type plants. Plant all lima beans in late spring after the soil and weather has warmed. A few cold wet days at planting time may cause the seed to rot.

SOWING ... Plant Henderson's Bush Baby lima beans seed outdoors in late spring when soil has warmed. Place seeds 3 to 4 inches apart in rows, 2-1/2 to 3 feet apart. Plant seed about 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep. Cover lima beans with fine soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When lima bean plants are 4 to 6 inches tall, thin 6 to 8 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Henderson's Bush Baby Lima beans germinate in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

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* * * NEW * * * This Fordhook Lima Bean variety is the most popular bush lima producing an abundance of pods on bush type plants. Plant Fordhook Lima Beans in your vegetable garden in late spring after the garden soil and weather has warmed. A few cold wet days at planting time may cause the seed to rot.

SOWING ... Plant Fordhook Lima bean seeds outdoors in late spring when soil has warmed. Place seeds 4 to 6 inches apart in rows, 3 feet apart. Plant seed about 1 inch to 1-1/2 inch deep. Cover with fine garden soil, well pressed down with back of a hoe.

THINNING ... When Lima bean plants are 4 to 6 inches tall, thin as required.

GERMINATION ... Fordhook Bush Lima bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil, temperature and weather conditions.

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HEIRLOOM BEAN VARIETY * EASY TO PICK: Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean is the most popular heirloom pole bean of all. Long, round, slightly curved pods are borne in clusters. Stringless and tender when young, the medium green pods are rich in flavor. Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean can be grown on poles, fences or trellis.

SOWING ... Plant Kentucky Wonder bean seed in late spring when the ground is warm. Do not rush planting of pole beans as a few cold wet days at planting time may rot the seed. Rough poles about 8 feet long are often used for vine support. Place bean poles 3 feet apart each way, placing 4 to 6 seeds around each pole. Cover Kentucky Wonder bean seed with 1 inch of soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When pole bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin leaving 3 or 4 strongest plants in each hill.

GERMINATION ... Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days, depending on soil, weather conditions and temperature.

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EASY TO PICK: This popular yellow Pencil Pod Wax Bush Type bean produces abundant yields of round stringless pods on bush type plants. Pods are about 6 inches long, bright golden yellow, slightly curved and slender.

SOWING ... Plant Pencil Pod Wax Bush Type bean seed outdoors in late spring after the ground has warmed. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold, wet days at planting time may rot the seed. Plant seeds 1-1/2 inches apart in rows 2-1/2 to 3 feet apart. Cover seeds with 1-1/2 inches of soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Pencil Pod Wax Bush Type Bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

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ITALIAN BUSH BEAN VARIETY: This popular Romano Italian bush bean produces abundant yields of long flat stringless pods on bush type plants. Romano Italian Pods are about 5 inches long and have a distinctive bean flavor. Plant some Italian bush beans this vegetable growing season.

SOWING ... Plant Romano Italian bush bean seed outdoors in late spring after the ground has warmed. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold wet days at planting may rot the seed. Plant bean seeds 1-1/2 inches apart in rows, 2-1/2 to 3 feet apart. Cover seeds with 1-1/2 inches of garden soil, well pressed down with a garden hoe.

THINNING ... When Romano Italian bush bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Romano Italian bush bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

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ITALIAN POLE BEAN VARIETY * EASY TO PICK: Romano Italian Pole Bean plants bear abundant yields of tender, stringless, podded beans, climbing about 4 to 5 feet, bearing most pods down low on the plant. Romano Italian Pole Bean pods are about 5-1/2 inches long, broad and flat, having a distinctive bean flavor.

SOWING ... Plant bean seed in late spring when the ground is warm. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold wet days, at planting time may rot seed. Rough poles about 8 feet long, are often used for vine support. Place poles 3 feet apart each way. Place 4 to 6 seeds around each pole. Cover bean seed with 1 inch of garden soil, well pressed down with the back of a hoe.

THINNING ... When Romano Italian Pole Bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin leaving the 3 or 4 strongest plants in each hill.

GERMINATION ... Romano Italian Pole Bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

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EASY TO PICK: This unique Royal Purple bean produces abundant yields of round stringless pods on vigorous bush type plants. The Royal Purple bean pod turns a deep green color during cooking. The Royal Purple bean pods are about 6 inches long and have a distinctive bean flavor.

SOWING ... Plant bean seed outdoors in late spring after the ground has warmed. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold, wet days at planting time may rot the seed. Plant seeds 1-1/2 inches apart in rows 2-1/2 to 3 feet apart. Cover seeds with 1-1/2 inches of soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When Royal Purple bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Royal Purple bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

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HEIRLOOM VARIETY: This beautiful heirloom Scarlet Runner Pole Bean vine serves a double purpose, as in addition to the extreme beauty of the bright red flowers; Scarlet Runner Bean also produces large pods of edible beans, similar to lima beans.

SOWING ... Plant pole bean seed outdoors in late spring when the ground is warm. Do not rush planting of beans, as a few cold, wet days at planting time may rot seed. Provide a trellis, arbor or poles for climbing. Sow seed 2 to 3 inches apart along trellis or around poles and cover with 1 inch of soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When Scarlet Runner Pole Bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin, leaving strongest plants 8 inches apart or 3 or 4 strongest plants around poles.

GERMINATION ... Scarlet Runner Pole Bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil, weather and temperature conditions.

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POPULAR GREEN BEAN VARIETY: This popular stringless green bean variety produces abundant yields of round stringless bean pods on bush type plants. Bean pods are about 5 inches long and have a distinctive bean flavor.

SOWING ... Plant Stringless Green Pod bean seed outdoors in late spring after the ground has warmed. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold, wet days at planting time, may rot the seed. Plant bean seeds 1-1/2 inches apart in rows 2-1/2 to 3 feet apart. Cover bean seeds with 1-1/2 inches of garden soil, well pressed down with the back of a hoe.

THINNING ... When bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Stringless Green Pod Bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

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STRINGLESS Green Pod (Bush Type): This popular Improved Tendergreen green bean produces abundant yields of round stringless pods on vigorous bush type plants. Pods are about 6 inches long and have a distinctive bean flavor. Improved Tendergreen green beans are resistant to common bean Mosaic.

SOWING ... Plant Improved Tendergreen bean seed outdoors in late spring after the ground has warmed. Do not rush planting of beans as a few cold, wet days at planting time, may rot the seeds. Plant bean seeds 1-1/2 inches apart in rows 2-1/2 to 3 feet apart. Cover bean seeds with 1-1/2 inches of soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Improved Tendergreen Bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

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IDEAL FOR FREEZING: Yardlong pole beans are vigorous vines that climb like pole beans and produce delicious bright green pods up to a yard long with a nutty flavor, resembling asparagus. Yardlong pole beans may be cooked like green beans or stir-fried. Ideal for freezing. Shell mature pods for dried beans.

SOWING ... Plant Yardlong pole bean seed in late spring when the ground is warm. Do not rush planting of pole beans as a few cold, wet days at planting time may rot the seed. Rough poles about 8 ft. long are often used for vine support. Place bean poles 3 feet apart each way. Place 4 to 6 bean seeds around each pole. Cover Yardlong pole bean seed with 1 inch of garden soil, well pressed down with a garden hoe.

THINNING ... When Yardlong pole bean plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin leaving the 3 or 4 strongest plants in each hill.

GERMINATION ... Yardlong pole bean seed germinates in 6 to 10 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

Dried beans are easy to grow and a good food for the pantry. People have been eating them for at least 8,000 years. The contents of this Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin "Cooking with Dried Beans" includes the following information: Introduction. Includes everything you need to know about growing beans, harvesting them, along with storing and cooking with beans. This easy to read booklet keeps it simple with a variety of descriptions, illustrations and easy-to-follow great tasting recipes including soups, stews and main course specialties for the kitchen table.

Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions, pictures and sketches designed to help you master country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional outdoor skills to the newest organic gardening techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.