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
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