Tendergreen Improved Beans are a tender, smooth, very meaty green bean. This bush variety is extremely popular with gardeners because of its resistance to disease, heat tolerance, and prolific yields. 15 cm (6") long, straight pods make this an ideal candidate for fresh table use or for freezing. Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgaris Seed Type: Heirloom Online Code: 139754 Product Weight: 83 grams / approximately 200-225 seeds Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Tender and crunchy Days to Harvest: 52 to 57 days Days to Seed Germination: 6 to 14 days Seed Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1") Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4") Row Spacing: 60 cm (24") Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6") Growing Height: 40-50 cm (16-20") Disease Resistance: disease Tolerance: heat Planting Instructions: Sow seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost. How To Grow: Bean Tendergreen Improved (Bush) - Bulk Pack Suggestions: Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning. Preparation Ideas: Rinse beans under water. Dry and cut off both ends of beans. Snip beans into 1" pieces. Place beans into large frying pan and add enough water to cover beans. Bring water to boil. Reduce heat, cover the pan and simmer beans until fork tender. Drain beans and add butter, salt and pepper and any other spices you desire.