This is a lovely mix of ten bean varieties! All grow in the same season and so you can plant a few of each and save the rest for next season or go wild and plant the lot! All are happy to be grown alongside each other and all have pretty flowers and yummy beans!

Each packet includes:

BEANS ADZUKI
BEANS BLACK
BEANS BLACK EYED
BEANS BLUE LAKE CLIMBING
BEANS BUSH GOURMET
BEANS CANNELLINI
BEANS CHEROKEE WAX
BEANS GIANT OF STUTTGART
BEANS RATTLESNAKE
BEANS SOY

Grow Notes:

Beans grow best in full sun in a site that has good drainage.

Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy while waiting for seeds to emerge and throughout the growing season. Some can develop rot if they are waterlogged. Weed by hand seven to 10 days after planting, when the seedlings are leafed out, and a third time in two to three weeks.

This gives the beans an adequate head start, allowing them to shade out many weeds as the plant matures. Fertilize the plants with a low-nitrogen fertilizer when they are 4 to 5 inches tall and again when the plants bloom. Some of these are relatively insect resistant.

Sow
Plant Bean seeds directly in the garden when your Spring or Summer soil temperature is at least 15.5C, for the most reliable germination.

Each bean is a slightly different size, lay it on it’s side, once you can see how high it is from one side to the other (not how long) plant it just as deep.

Germination
Plants can emerge in 10 to 14 days. The temperature should be consistent for several days before planting.

Maturity
These beans may mature at different times. Pick often to encourage more beans to form.

To save beans for the next season cut down the entire plant at the end of the season and allow it to dry in a well-ventilated area for at least a week. The dried pods break open easily to reveal seven to 10 dried beans each. Store shelled beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry location until ready to use.