Contender Bush Bean

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Contender Bush Bean is a popular heirloom snap bean variety that produces straight, round pods typically 6-7 inches long, with smooth, medium-green skin, crisp texture when young, and stringless quality that holds well without becoming tough or fibrous quickly. The flavor is classic and excellent—fresh, sweet, and tender with a satisfying snap and mild nuttiness that's ideal for enjoying the true taste of green beans. These beans are perfect steamed or boiled as a simple side, sautéed with garlic and butter, added to stir-fries and casseroles, pickled for dilly beans, frozen or canned for year-round use, or eaten raw in salads and crudités. This variety is a reliable choice for Utah because it's early-maturing and widely recommended by USU Extension for our region, thriving in hot, dry summers with full sun and well-drained soil, providing consistent yields even in shorter seasons when direct sown after frost risk passes. Seed packets contain 12 seeds. Show more