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Mayflower Bean Seeds

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98 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Mayflower Bean. The plant produces good yields of green beans. It is a historic heirloom pole bean variety famous for its legendary connection to the Pilgrims. Legend has it that it arrived in America with the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620 and has a long history, especially in the Carolinas. They are prized for their great flavor. This all-purpose bean is of superior quality and stringless. Use as a green bean or dry. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 531235. An heirloom variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, BCMV (PV-1), R.

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Lot No: 101804

Germination: 85%

Seeds Per Pound: 1,600

Plant Height: 20 to 24" vines

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Pole Bean Phaseolus vulgaris

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1 to 1 1/2"

above 65 F

5 to 8 days

Full Sun

Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

4 to 6"

12 to 36"

4 to 6"

50 - 75 days

Pole Bean Planting Information:

Pole beans are great for small gardens where you have limited space. Pole beans have higher yields than bush beans but require some support. They come in several colors, including green, purple, and yellow pods. Plant your pole beans in early summer when the danger of frost is over. Plant seeds outdoors directly in the garden. Pole beans require richer soil than other types of beans. Plant in 2 to 3 week intervals for a steady harvest until about 3 months before the first killing frost in the fall. Plants can grow 3 to 10" tall.

Warning: Do not plant in cold, wet soil, or you may experience poor germination!

Soil Requirements:

Requires rich, fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

Beans do not like soil that is too moist. Water during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when planting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle-Gro.

Harvest Tips:

Pinch or cut the pods off carefully to avoid damaging the plant. Pick every few days for tender beans. Frequent harvesting also encourages plants to produce more pods.

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Minimum Outdoor Soil Temperature: above 70 F

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Seed Depth: 1 to 1 ½“

Days to Germination: 8 to 16 days

Plant Spacing: 4 to 6”

Row Spacing: 24 to 36”

Sunlight Requirement: Full sun

Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 65 to 85 days

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 10

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From: Guest | Date: 1/9/2018 12:30 PM

Tasty. Excellent as dry soup beans. Excellent grower, very hardy.

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