Tendergreen Bush Bean Seeds – 1130

Open Pollinated | GMO-Free | Approx. 80–100 Seeds per Packet (4–5 seeds/gram)

Grow one of the most reliable and productive green beans with Tendergreen Bush Bean Seeds—a long-time favorite known for its heavy yields of sweet, succulent 15 cm (6") beans. These dark green snap beans are ideal for both fresh eating and freezing, with their upright growth keeping pods off the soil for easier harvesting and cleaner produce.

With a strong resistance to disease and a compact bush habit, Tendergreen is well-suited for backyard gardens and market growers alike. A top-seller for good reason—black-seeded and bursting with flavor.

Key Features

• High-yielding, compact bush variety
• Produces tender, sweet 15 cm (6") snap beans
• Excellent for fresh eating or freezing
• Upright habit keeps beans clean and easy to harvest
• Open-pollinated & GMO-free
• Part of the Green Bush Beans Collection and Multi-Coloured Bush Beans Collection

How to Grow Tendergreen Bush Beans

Soil & Site:

• Prefers light, organic, well-drained soil
• pH: Around 6.5
• Avoid planting in cold, wet soils

Sowing Instructions:

• Direct sow after soil warms to at least 16°C (60°F)
• Sow 2.5 cm (1") deep, 8 cm (3") apart in rows
• Space rows 45–70 cm (18–28") apart

For Continuous Harvest:

• Sow new rows every 10 days until mid-July
• Germination in ~8 days

Care Tips:

• Keep evenly watered, especially during flowering and pod development
• Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers (promotes foliage over pods)
• Avoid handling plants when wet to reduce disease risk