Ideal Market Bean

Seed Count: Approx. 15 Seeds  Days to Maturity: 65-70 days Pole variety, Snap Bean Description:  The Ideal Market bean is exactly as its name states; it is the ideal bean.  This old heirloom, dating back to the early 1900s, produces absolutely flawless, bright green, stringless bean pods.  This early producing variety makes 5-6 inch pods on 6 ft. tall vines.  It has exquisite taste, and a fine, crisp texture.  It is perfect for eating fresh, cooking, canning, and freezing.  It is a heavy yielding, super easy to grow, perfect green bean variety that should be in any beginner garden. How To Grow Sowing:  Beans thrive in heat and humidity.  They should be direct sown when the weather is fairly warm, and the soil temp. reaches at least 75 degrees F. Plant in average soil. Too much fertilizer will burn your bean plants.; these beans like full sun. Plant the seeds 1" deep and 3" apart, later thinning to 6-8" apart. Keep the ground moist until germination, which should occur within 7-10 days.