Bean 'Bountiful Stringless Snap'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Bountiful Stringless Snap'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Harvest when pods reach their peak color (6-7" long). Keep well-picked for prolonged harvest.1

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bountiful Stringless Snap 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. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 as Bountiful Stringless Snap is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Bountiful Stringless Snap from seed

Sow directly in garden, 6 seeds per foot (or 9 per SF in SFG) and 1" deep, when soils have warmed and the danger of frost has passed. For maximum yield, treat seeds with bean inoculant.1

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 6.24 inches (16.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Bountiful Stringless Snap about 7 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Bountiful Stringless Snap

Once established, deep and infrequent watering encourages deep roots and strong stems.1

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

Harvesting Bountiful Stringless Snap

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

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