Bean 'Oregon Giant'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Oregon Giant is thought of as half hardy, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 7.0 as Oregon Giant likes to be in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

They can be planted from seed as soon as the soil is warm (day temperatures are around 12C), in full sun and loose, well drained soil.

Aim to sow 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 3.96 inches (10.16 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Oregon Giant about 5 days after your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Oregon Giant is a half hardy plant.

Young beans can be picked when mottling just begins to appear. For dry beans, allow pods to start to dry and brown on the plant, then shell and allow an extra few days drying inside to make sure all moisture is gone from the bean for storage.

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

Referenced in the 1937 McFayden Seed Catalogue, so variety is at least from the early 20th century.