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Bean 'Contender'

Phaseolus vulgaris

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'Contender' is a Bean variety in the Phaseolus genus with a scientific name of Phaseolus vulgaris. Contender grows as an Annual and is a Vegetable. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Contender normally grows to a max height of 1.30 feet (40.0 cm metric).

Mexico is believed to be where Contender originates from.

Contender Bean is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Bean 'Contender'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Contender 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. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 13 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 6.8 as Contender likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Contender 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 Contender about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Contender

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

Harvesting Contender

Bean 'Contender' information

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

How long does Contender take to grow?

These estimates for how long Bean 'Contender' 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 Contender to germinate? 8 days Average 8 days | Min 4 days | Max 15 days (28)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Contender? + 15 days Average 15 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Contender 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 Contender? = 73 days

When should I sow Contender?

Folia's when to plant Bean 'Contender' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Other Names for Bean 'Contender'

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Latest Bean 'Contender' Reviews

27 May 2011

kevyn's Bean 'Contender' was Reviewed day 75

Same as my Peas. Started too early and already producing while there was still snow on the ground. Into the compost they went.

2 stars

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