Calima Bush Bean (55 Days)

The Calima Bush Bean has an excellent flavor with a crunchy and nutty taste. Slender, dark green french filet type pods are at the top of the bush with the 7-8“ long beans dangling straight downward, making picking easy. Keep the pods harvested at pencil size and the bush will reward you with high yields for a long harvest window of about 4 weeks. The Calima Bush Bean has been the Best tasting and performing bean in our trials this season. Stringless. 1 ounce = approx. 145-165 seeds   PLANTING Phaseolus vulgaris Germination: 4-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF Seed Sowing Depth: 1” deep  Outside Sowing: After the last frost with soil temperatures above 60ºF. Sow 2-3” apart. Planting in soil under 60ºF results in poor germination.  How much does a packet plant: 25-foot single row  Harvest: Before the seeds bulge and beans snap easily. Pick continually every 2-3 days to prolong production. Tips: Grow in light, well-drained soil, provide adequate, even moi