Snap Bean or Dry Bean 'Contender'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
N/A
Seed Collecting
Pale Pink
Rose/Mauve
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hanceville, Alabama

Menifee, California

Byers, Colorado

Augusta, Georgia

Wichita, Kansas

Heflin, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Leland, Mississippi

Brick, New Jersey

Cornelius, North Carolina

Jamestown, Ohio

Jonesville, South Carolina

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) | March 2012 | positive

I buy this variety when I cannot find Blue Lake 274. It is somewhat popular around this area and I have only positive things to say abou...Read More

G
Brick Township, NJ | September 2011 | positive

Have been growing this bean for eight years and it performs outstandingly. Neither drought nor torrential rain can stop it. It bears cons...Read More

M
Leland, MS | July 2011 | positive

Our favorite snap bean. Very early and prolific production. Since the seeds are large, the bean should be picked when young.

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Stringless 6-7" long bean.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2003 | positive

The family has been growing this snapbean since the 60's. Prolific and tasty, the pods also appeal to the eye . It competes with Bountifu...Read More

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