Bush type variety that produces high yields of fresh, crunchy texture yet tender beans that are highly desired by chefs for French cuisine. Tasty when eaten fresh or cooked.

Planting Information:

When and Where to Plant: Select sunny location and plant when all danger of frost is past and the soil has warmed. For best results, loosen soil with spade or fork, fertilize with vegetable food and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed and keep moist. Plant bush types every 3 weeks.
Care: Support pole beans with stout poles, trellis, string or wire. Water by soaking soil, to reduce danger of disease.
Harvesting: Pick regularly when pods are 4-6 in. before sides bulge.

Seed Variety: Beans, Slenderette Bush
Germination Time: 8 - 16 Days
Days to Maturity: 50 - 65 Days (Bush), 60 - 75 Days (Pole)
Planting Depth: 1-1/2 in.
Seed Spacing: 2 - 3 in.
Spacing Between Rows: 24 in. (Bush), 36 in. (Pole)
Space After Thinning: 4 - 6 in.
Light Requirements: Full Sun