Commodore Improved Bean Seeds

56 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Jade II Bean. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of 7" long, deep green beans. It is a highly regarded variety of green snap bean known for its excellent flavor, productivity, and disease resistance. It is one of the best-tasting beans ever grown. Remarkably flavorful. Great variety for freezing or canning. This variety does well even under high temperatures. Very sweet and tender. The upright plant keeps the pods clean, straight, and off the ground. The seeds need warmer soil to sprout, so delay planting until well after the last frost date, and the soil warms. The plant produces beans later in the season than other varieties and is excellent as a second-harvest crop. Plants continuously keep bearing over a long period during the season. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open field production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 26701. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BCMV (NY 15), BCTV.

51 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Royal Burgundy Bean. This early maturing bush plant produces good yields of flavorful stingless burgundy beans. Excellent canning and freezing variety. Ideal for gourmet dishes. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

58 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Roma II Bean. This early-maturing bush plant produces good yields of flavorful Italian green beans. It is a popular bush bean variety known for its Italian-style flat, wide, stringless green pods. It’s an improved, more disease-resistant version of the original Roma bean, released around 1978. Excellent canning and freezing variety. Also known as Roma II Bush Bean. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549997. An heirloom variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BCMV (NY 15 and PV-1).

51 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Royalty Purple Pod Bean. This early-maturing bush plant produces good yields of flavorful, stringless, bright purple pod beans. It is a popular heirloom bush bean variety known for its striking deep purple pods, foliage, and flowers. They are tender, crisp, and flavorful with a rich, slightly sweet taste when picked young. The beans turn green when cooked. Excellent fresh, frozen, or canned. It was introduced in 1957 by E.M. Meader at the University of New Hampshire. Resistant to Mexican bean beetles and performs well in a wide range of climates and soils. Seeds germinate well in cold, wet soil. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 4549644. An heirloom variety from the USA.

56 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Pencil Pod Yellow Wax Bean. This early maturing bush plant produces good yields of 7" long bright yellow wax beans. It is a popular heirloom bush bean variety (Phaseolus vulgaris), dating back to around 1900. Beans are crisp, delicious, and stringless. Great fresh in salads or cooked. Great for fresh eating, steaming, stir-frying, canning, or freezing. Also known as Pencil Pod Golden Wax Bean and Pencil Pod Black Wax Bean. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549557. An heirloom variety from the USA.

47 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Bountiful Bean. This early-maturing bush-type plant produces high yields of 7" long by ½" wide green beans. It is a popular heirloom bush snap bean variety that dates back to the late 19th century, introduced around 1898, and remains a favorite among home gardeners and market growers for its earliness, high productivity, and excellent flavor. The beans are green, very flavorful, and stringless. One of the best freezing and canning varieties on the market. Long shelf life after picking. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549540. An heirloom variety from the USA.