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Bean Tenderette
Bears generously all summer, with a mild yet hearty bean flavor.
This bush-form bean never needs staking, yet bears very abundantly on easy-to-harvest stems. The pods are straight, unblemished, and very consistent in size and shape, measuring about 5 inches long. Packed with flavorful white seeds, they are delectable right off the plant, and store well if frozen or canned.
Pick this crop all summer long. The 20-inch-tall plant is space-saving, and once the harvest is done, makes a fine addition to the compost pile or the tilled-under vegetable bed. Like all beans, it is a nitrogen fixer in the soil, improving the quality of future crops.
Direct-sow these seeds when the soil has warmed in spring and all danger of frost is past. Beans like plenty of sunshine and good drainage, but tolerate a wide variety of soil types. At planting time, sprinkle a bit of Nature's Aid into the soil along with the seeds, to increase the nitrogen-fixing ability of the soil. Space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart. Pkt is 2 ounces.
| Genus | Phaseolus |
| Species | vulgaris |
| Variety | Tenderette |
| Days To Maturity | 58 |
| Fruit Color | Green |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 20 in |
| Fruit Length | 5 in |
| Additional Characteristics | Direct Sow, Easy Care Plants, Edible |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Harvest Season | Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Season Of Interest | Summer |
| Soil Tolerance | Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy |
| Uses | Beds, Cuisine, Outdoor |
