Seychelles Pole Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris   Open Pollinated AAS 2017 Winner 55-65 days. Pods are crisp and tasty with small seeds even when beans are 5" to 6" long. Stringless pods are slow to develops seeds, extending the harvest time. Dark green beans are slender, tender, smooth, and straight. Vigorous 7 to 9 foot vines produce abundantly throughout the season, starting early and finishing late in the growing season. Trellising required but well worth the work. White seeds. Planting Directions:  Direct sow in spring after frost danger has passed and soil temperature is a minimum of 60°, 70° is optimum. Plant 1”to 2” deep, 4-6” apart.  Cultivate soil incorporating compost or a low nitrogen general purpose fertilizer.  Keep soil moist until seed germinates, after that water moderately and regularly until harvest.  Provide trellis for pole beans; bush beans do not need a trellis. After each picking water deep to prolong production.