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The Best Pole and Bush Bean Varieties You’ll Want To Grow Now

Looking for different pole and bush bean varieties to trial on your farm? Take a look at the tasty options breeders and distributors to find one that fits your growing conditions.

1 of 19Asparagus Purple Pod (Terra Organics)‘Asparagus Purple Pod’ are long beans that average 20 inches long. They are tender and stringless with a dark-purple color, and turn black when cooked. The average weight is 40 grams. Matures in 75 to 80 days. A unqiue crop for the fresh market. Region: All USA
2 of 19Bartram (HM. Clause, SEEDWAY LLC, Stokes Seeds, Inc.)‘Bartram’ is a green bush bean that sets and yields well in warmer planting slots, from spring to summer. It has consistent marketable yields for reliable returns, and features an upright plant for efficient harvest. The pods detach with caps and stems which aid in better shelf life. The smooth and straight pods are good for bagged product. Matures in 55 days. Region: North America Disease package: HR: BCMV, BCTV, Ua
3 of 19Dark Horse (Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Rupp Seeds)‘Dark Horse’ is a new high-quality bush bean with dark green, straight pods and good upright plant habit. You can expect a 3 to 4 sieve bean with improved standability that produces high-quality pods. Matures in 58 days. Region: USA and Canada Disease package: A, BCMV, Psp, Ua
4 of 19Elegance (Pure Line Seeds, Inc., Garden Trends Inc DBA Harris Seeds)‘Elegance’ is the answer for any grower looking for a true 2-sieve gourmet bean. This compact plant produces high yields of straight, medium green, refined pods that measure 4.5 to 5 inches. A perfect option for fresh or bagging markets. Matures in 54 days. Region: Well adapted Disease package: HR: Ua, Psp, IR: BCMV, BCTV, TomNSV, Ss
5 of 19Fortex (Osborne Seed Company)An extra-long French filet pole bean with straight, dark-green pods. It an excellent eating quality bean. ‘Fortex’ has an extended production period. It is recommended for anyone looking for gourmet flavor and easy harvesting. Matures in 65 days.
6 of 19French Filet Yellow Pole (Seeds by Design)‘French Filet Yellow Pole’ are slim beans with an average length of 7 to 9 inch pods. The yellow pods on green vines making them easy to harvest. The sweet flavor is a winner at fresh market. Matures in 50 to 60 days. Region: All USA
7 of 19French Garden (Terra Organics)
8 of 19French Garden Yellow (Seeds by Design)‘French Garden Yellow’ produces clusters of long, slender yellow French style beans. They are easy to harvest, and great for the fresh market segment. Matures in 50 to 60 days. Region: All USA
9 of 19Goldilocks (Johnny's Selected Seeds)‘Goldilocks’ are 5 to 6 inch attractive, bright-yellow round bean pods. They are very flavorful, and have good heat tolerance, hold well in on the plant. A great disease package. Matures in 52 days. Region: Widely adapted, but does notably well in drier, warmer regions. Disease package: HR: A, Pss, BCMV
10 of 19Homerun (KWS Vegetables, Osborne Quality Seeds)'Homerun’ is a long, Jade type bean well suited to warm climates. It performs well in early and late plantings. ‘Homerun’s’ tall, upright plants can withstand multiple hand harvests. Primarily 4 sieve beans. Matures in 58 days. Disease package: HR: BCMV
11 of 19Justify (Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Rupp Seeds)A high quality, dual-purpose bean for fresh market and processing. ‘Justify’ has dark-green pods and an anticipated robust disease package. The first of its kind with IR to root rot. Matures in 57 days. Region: USA and Canada Disease package: A, Pss, BCMV, BCTV, Psp, Ua, IR: Ae, ARR
12 of 19Kestrel (Earthwork Seeds, Gowan Seed Company)A prolific yielder of straight, dark green, predominately 4 sieve size pods. ‘Kestrel’ has a sturdy upright bush, open for easy hand or mechanical harvest. The leaves are distinctly different being upright and dark green. Matures in 58 days. Disease package: HR: BCMV, IR: Ua
13 of 19Northeaster (Johnny's Selected Seeds)‘Northeaster’ is an early maturing organic Roma green bean. It is especially sweet and flavorful. The large, flat pods are stringless and hold their tender texture very well. It has highly vigorous seedlings with strong vines. Matures in 56 days. Region: Widely adapted
14 of 19Pharaoh (Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc., Stokes Seeds, Inc.)A Sybaris green bush bean type. ‘Pharoah’ has a dark green color, and mostly 4 sieve size. An upright plant that harvest cleanly and the majority of the pods (approx. 80%) retain their peduncles, expect high yields. Matures in 59 days. Exclusive! Region: North America Disease package: HR: Ua
15 of 19Prevail (Syngenta Vegetable Seeds)‘Prevail’ is an industry leading variety. It produces abundant yields of pencil-like, very dark-green beans with great consumer appeal for the shipper market. It is well-adapted to a wide range of growing conditions from heat to heavy soils. A perfect fit for fresh market. Matures in 55 days. Disease package: HR: BCMV
16 of 19PV857 (SEEDWAY LLC)The best heat set bean we have seen! Plant for mid-summer flowering. ‘PV857’ has an erect bush, concentrated sets of 3 to 4 sieve pods. Matures in 53 days. Disease package: HR: BCMV, Cl, IR: Ua (90)
17 of 19Red Tail (EarthWork Seeds, LLC, Clifton Seed Company, Garden Trends Inc DBA Harris Seeds)‘Red Tail’ produces straight, dark-green beans on an upright, vigorous plant which lends itself well to mechanical and hand harvest. The consistent 4 sieve pods measure 5.5 to 6 inches long and are tender and glossy without sacrificing flavor. ‘Red Tail’ is a great choice for growers seeking reliable yields, quality pods, and adaptability across various growing conditions. Matures in 55 to 58 days. Region: Well adapted Disease package: HR: BCMV, BCTV; IR: Ua
18 of 19SB4825 (Syngenta Vegetable Seeds)This mid-season fresh market green bean delivers consistent performance by setting uniform, attractive pods even under stress conditions. ‘SB4824’ has a strong disease package, and provides peace of mind and helps protect yield and quality across variable environments. It primarily produces desirable 3 to 4 sieve green pods. ‘SB4824’ is positioned for growers targeting reliable pack-outs and market-ready appearance. Matures in 55 days. Disease package: BCMV, Cl (1), Psp (1, 2), IR: Ua
19 of 19Star 2007 (Starke Ayres, Gowan Seed Company)‘Star 2007’ is a green bean that has excellent yield potential. The robust plants with medium, upright frame, have concentrated set of high quality pods. Ideal for fresh market and processing. Matures in 55 to 60 days. Disease package: HR: BCMV, Ua, IR: Psp