Great Northern Bean Seeds - Bean, 15 seeds

Quantity: 15 Seeds / pack

Great Northern Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a warm-season annual vegetable grown as a dry bean for its medium, white seeds — a classic for soups, stews, chili and baked beans. The bush-type plants need no support and produce pods that dry on the plant for easy shelling.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Great Northern Bean
• Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: About 1 inch every 7–10 days
• Growth Habit: Bush type, 18–24 inches tall
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil; pH 5.5–7.0
• Planting Time: After the last frost when soil is warm
• Days to Maturity: 83–90 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost when soil is at least 60°F (16°C), ideally 70–85°F (21–29°C); beans do not transplant well
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: About 1 inch of water every 7–10 days; water at the base to keep foliage dry
• Spacing: Sow 1 inch deep, 2–3 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart
• Germination: 7–14 days at 60–85°F (16–29°C)
• Harvest: For dry beans, let pods dry fully on the plant, then shell; harvest before heavy fall rains
• Tips: Beans planted after July 1 may not mature in cool climates; keep weeds down with frequent shallow cultivation