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Western PA

I am looking for the most tender type of green bean to plant this year. I would like them to be the bush type also.
What do you all suggest ?

2/25/2014 7:53:30 AM

Bethlehem CT

I really like the french filet types. 'Maxibel' is a good one.

2/25/2014 8:24:27 AM

Ontario

I agree Maxibel are great filet type long & thin, for a great regular green bean "Provider" are hard to beat...Terry

2/25/2014 9:23:56 AM

Buffalo, MN (Billsbigpumpkins@hotmail.com)

Check with your State Extension Service they usually have conducted growing and taste testing on vegetables grown in your state. I believe here it is Blue Lake.

2/25/2014 9:59:29 AM

Johnston, Iowa

Bill there's another resource person you can ask there in Minnesota:

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2127

Sorry a little green bean humor there :-)

2/25/2014 1:28:38 PM

Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee

Them blue lake are good thats what i grow.bush is the way to go.you might have to stoop down.but the vines ones seem to loose there flowers easier when it rains or windy.

2/25/2014 2:58:03 PM

England, essex

I would try a few different ones,
some perform better in different conditions and soil,
to be honest I have not grown a bad one, but some do crop real heavy, just gotta find em

2/25/2014 5:53:47 PM

Partlow,Va

Contender.

I have grown them for..um..well decades. They produce large yields for an extended period and very mildew resistent. On a 50-60 ft row expect 3 gallons on the 1st picking and every 3 days you will get 2.5-5 gallons each picking for 18 to 20 days after the first picking. If you miss a picking you will need to discard some and it will hurt your overall yield. Great canning green bean. I "schedule" some neighbors to keep up with the picking because I plant too many rows most of the time and the family starts disapearing after we have put up a couple of batches. lol

2/25/2014 11:12:01 PM

Western PA

Thanks for all the replies.

2/26/2014 7:53:07 AM

Kentucky

White half runners. Best Ever!

2/28/2014 9:33:24 PM

Corbin, KY

Pink Half Runner
small bean on bush type plants, but the best taste of all.

3/20/2014 3:08:32 PM

NE Kansas

My top choices are Pencil Pod Golden Wax, and Roma II

3/26/2014 10:46:16 PM

50 Acres

I,m old style, I open a can.

3/27/2014 2:15:46 PM