Bush Beans ‘Contender’ – Early, Disease-Resistant Green Pods

Enjoy a bounty of crisp, stringless beans with Bush Beans ‘Contender’, a top-performing variety celebrated for its rapid maturity, superior disease resistance, and reliable yields.

Your Go-To Bean for Quick Harvests & Garden Success!

‘Contender’ produces 12–14 cm long, tender, bright-green pods on sturdy, compact plants. Renowned for its tolerance to heat and common bean maladies—mosaic virus, rust, and blight—it delivers continuous pickings in just 50–55 days from sowing, perfect for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing.

Product Features:

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO

• Seed Count: 50–60 seeds per packet

• Germination Rate: 85–95%

• Germination Time: 6–10 days

• Plant Habit: Bush-type; compact (~45 cm tall), no staking needed

• Pod Type: 12–14 cm long, crisp, stringless green pods

• Disease Resistance: Mosaic virus, rust, and bean blight

• Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch

🌡️ Growing Conditions (Pakistan):

• Sowing Season (Direct):

  • Spring: February–April

  • Monsoon: July–August

• Temperature Range: 18 °C – 30 °C

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hrs daily)

• Watering: Moderate—keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam enriched with compost; pH 6.0–7.0

• Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants; 40–50 cm between rows

• Harvest Time: 50–55 days from sowing; pick every 2–3 days for best yields

Learn more about Growing Beans Guide at home.

• Premium Bush Beans Contender Seeds (~50 seeds, early disease-resistant green podded bush bean)