Minimum: 20+ seeds Slenderette is a premium organic bush bean variety prized for its slim, straight, stringless pods and refined flavor. These elegant, dark green beans grow uniformly to 5–6 inches long and stay tender even when harvested slightly larger. With its compact habit and dependable productivity, Slenderette is a favorite for home gardeners and market growers who want a classic French-style green bean with exceptional texture. If you love crisp, delicate beans perfect for steaming or sautéing, Slenderette delivers consistent quality and impressive yields. Why Grow Slenderette Bush Beans? 🌱 Ultra-slim pods – Smooth, straight, and uniform🧺 Heavy producer – Concentrated harvest window🌿 Compact bush plants – No staking required⏱ Early maturity – Quick garden-to-table harvest🥗 Stringless & tender – Excellent fresh or cooked🌎 Certified organic seed A reliable variety for gardeners who want gourmet-quality beans with minimal maintenance. Plant Characteristics Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris Variety: ‘Slenderette’ Plant Type: Warm-season annual Growth Habit: Bush (compact and upright) Days to Harvest: 50–55 days Pod Length: 5–6 inches Pod Color: Dark green Texture: Slim, tender, and stringless Plants produce concentrated flushes of beans, making harvest efficient and ideal for fresh use or preserving. Growing Instructions Direct Sow Outdoors Beans prefer warm soil and full sun. Soil Temperature: 65–85°F Planting Depth: 1 inch Spacing: 3–4 inches apart Row Spacing: 18–24 inches Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile Avoid starting indoors; beans prefer direct sowing once frost danger has passed. Succession Planting Sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest throughout the season. Harvesting Tips ✔ Pick when pods are firm, smooth, and slender✔ Harvest before seeds swell inside✔ Frequent picking encourages additional production Slenderette holds tenderness longer than many varieties, offering flexibility in harvest timing. Culinary Uses Slenderette beans shine in the kitchen: 🥦 Lightly steamed with butter and herbs🍳 Sautéed with garlic and olive oil🥗 Fresh in salads🥘 Stir-fries and quick skillet dishes🥫 Blanched and frozen for later use Their slim shape makes them ideal for elegant side dishes and quick cooking. Garden Benefits As a legume, Slenderette helps improve soil by fixing nitrogen, benefiting future crops. Good companions: Carrots Cucumbers Corn Radishes Avoid planting near onions or garlic. Perfect For Organic home gardens Raised beds Small-space gardens Market growers Beginner gardeners Fresh eating and light cooking Slenderette is an easy, productive bush bean that offers refined flavor and beautiful, slender pods... perfect for gardeners who want both reliability and gourmet quality. Organic Seed Quality Our Slenderette Bush Bean seeds are: 🌱 Organically grown🌿 Open-pollinated🌎 Non-GMO🧺 High germination tested Grow a classic, tender green bean that delivers uniform harvests and excellent flavor with Slenderette, an organic favorite for fresh, crisp garden meals.
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