3 Colors Mix Beans are like Mardi Gras in the garden! This tricolor blend of yellow, purple, and green bean pods are both tasty and festive! Selected for their excellent flavor and high-yields, this 3-color blend produces stringless and fiber-less beans that not only add a pop of color on the table but are delicious in all culinary preparations. Plants are early-yielding, grow prolifically, and require no support.
This mix contains 3 varieties of bush beans seeds:
1. Top Crop Green Bean - An award-winning variety of green bean! Low-maintenance and disease-resistant, top taste all-around.
2. Royal Burgundy Bean - An heirloom variety and reliable producer of stunning deep purple beans! Heavy producer of sweet-tasting beans.
3. Golden Wax Yellow Wax Bean - A prolific variety of bright golden yellow beans! Excellent buttery flavor.
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Plant Name: Bush Bean; Top Crop (Bush), Royal Burgundy (Bush), Golden Wax (Bush)
Latin Name: Phaseolus Vulgarus
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Days to Germinate: 6-8
Days to Harvest: 60
USDA Zones: 3-12
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
GMO: No
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Fungicide-Treated Seeds:*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2023
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation:
Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Till the soil 8-10 inches deep and rake several times to break up large clods. It is best to do this when the soil is dry enough to not stick to garden tools. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots.
Planting:
In the Spring, plant beans after all danger of frost has passed. In the Fall, plant beans 10 to 12 weeks before the first expected frost. For large plots, use ¼ to ½ pound of seed for each 100 feet of row of green beans. Plant bush beans 1 inch deep and 1 to 2 inches apart in the rows that are 2½ to 3 feet apart. Planting in moist soil is best for seeds to germinate and emerge quickly. After the beans have sprouted, thin the plants to 3-4 inches apart.
Planting Depth: 1 inch
Within-Row Spacing: 1-2 inches, thin to 3-4 inches
Between-Row Spacing: 2 1/2-3 feet
Care During the Season:
Watering: Water the plants about once a week in dry weather. Try not to let the soil dry out while the beans are blooming or the blooms will drop and yields will be decreased.
Weeding: The roots of beans grow near the soil surface. When hoeing and pulling weeds, try not to dig too deep to prevent the plant's roots from damage.
Fertilizing: As the plants begin to flower and set beans, you may optionally apply fertilizer to help plants produce more beans. Apply by scattering between the rows about 1/2 cup of fertilizer for every 10 feet of row. Water the plants after fertilizing.
Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and sulfur are organic options. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and helps in controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, read the label and always follow cautions, warnings and directions.
Diseases: Diseases may be a possibility during cool, wet weather. If spots appear on leaves or bean pods, treat the plant with an approved fungicide. Neem oil, sulfur, and other fungicides may be used.
Harvesting:
Pick beans when they are about 6 inches long and as thick as a pencil for best taste. If beans are picked, the plants will continue producing for several weeks. Beans are over-mature if they are tough, dry, fading in color, or stringy. Fresh beans can be frozen or stored in a refrigerator for a week.
Nutrition Facts:
Bean
Amount per 1 cup 1/2" pieces (100 g)
Calories 31
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 6 mg 0%
Potassium 209 mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 7 g 2%
Dietary fiber 3.4 g 13%
Protein 1.8 g 3%
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 27%
Calcium 3% Iron 5%
Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 5%
Cobalamin 0% Magnesium 6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.