jenniferworthen's Green Beans Contender Bush x 18 Harvesting
Plant: Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) | Variety: Early Contender
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jenniferworthen's Green Beans Contender Bush Care Instructions
If sowing directly, sow at a depth of approx. 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between Bean plants.
Bean 'Early Contender' normally grows to a mature height of 40.0 cm (that's 1.30 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has don't know light - Bean 'Early Contender' should be planted in a location that enjoys full sun.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8b) is within the ideal range for Bean 'Early Contender'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 13.
Bean 'Early Contender' ideally needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (acidic soil), so check your soil acidity regularily.
Bean problems include Bean rust, Mexican beetle, Aphids, Leaf hoppers, and Spider Mites, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Green Beans Contender Bush is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Green Beans Contender Bush Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
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30 May 2011
Harvesting day 77
1.0 x handful 0.04 lb
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17 May 2011
Reviewed day 64
These beans have done well, but not as prolific as other varieties such as Provider. A great, tasty bean and extremely easy to grow!
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17 May 2011
Harvesting day 64 First harvest of Kentucky Wonder Beans!
0.25 lb
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07 May 2011
Harvesting day 54 ... and the beans keep coming.
0.25 lb
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01 May 2011
Harvesting day 48 Harvested Provider & Contender Beans
0.3 lb
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30 Apr 2011
Fruiting day 47
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17 Apr 2011
Flowering day 34
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21 Mar 2011
Showing True Leaves day 7
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19 Mar 2011
Sprouting day 5
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14 Mar 2011
Sown day 0
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