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Bean 'Matador'

Phaseolus vulgaris

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Matador is part of the Phaseolus genus and is a Bean variety. Its scientific name is Phaseolus vulgaris 'Matador'.

Bush type. PVP#9300223 issued to Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
Date filed: 06/02/1993, Status: Certificate Issued 04/30/1996
Years protected: 18

This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual/Perennial, which is defined as a plant that can matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of one year or more. Matador normally grows to a max height of 1.30 feet (40.0 cm metric).

Typically, Matador Bean is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Bean 'Matador'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Matador is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Matador are Zone 5 and Zone 13. Matador requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Matador from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Matador about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Matador

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Matador is a tender plant.

Harvesting Matador

Bean 'Matador' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Matador exhibits. Annual/Perennial Category The category for the Matador plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Matador frost hardy? Tender
Mature Height How tall does Matador grow? 40.0 cm / 1.30 feet Mature Spread How wide does Matador grow? 14.0 cm / 5.46 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Matador grow best in? Zone 5 - Zone 13 pH Range The level of acidity for Matador. 6.0 - 6.8
Sun How much sunlight does Matador need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Matador require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Matador need? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Matador need in order to germinate? 16°C / 61°F to 26°C / 79°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Matador in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Matador? 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Matador 10.0 cm / 3.9 inches
Edible? Is Matador edible? edible

How long does Matador take to grow?

These estimates for how long Bean 'Matador' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Matador to germinate? 10 days Average 10 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Matador? + 15 days Average 15 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Matador is ready for harvest / bloom? + 50 days Average 50 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Matador? = 75 days

When should I sow Matador?

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How to grow Bean 'Matador'

Growing Matador from seed

Transplanting Matador

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When should I sow Matador?

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