1# IMPROVED TENDER GREEN BEAN

Improved Tendergreen Bush Bean is a classic, reliable green bush snap bean known for uniform pods and dependable yields—especially popular with home gardeners and canners.

Quick Overview

• Type: Bush bean (no support needed)

• Pod color: Medium green

• Pod length: ~5–6 inches

• Flavor: Mild, tender, stringless when young

• Use: Fresh eating, canning, freezing

• Days to maturity: ~50–55 days

Why gardeners grow it

• ✅ Compact plants (about 15–18 inches tall)

• ✅ High, concentrated yields — good for single harvests

• ✅ Uniform pods ideal for canning

• ✅ Performs well in a range of soil conditions

Growing tips

• Planting time: After last frost, when soil reaches ~60°F

• Spacing:

  • Plants: ~2–3 inches apart

  • Rows: 18–24 inches apart

• Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours)

• Water: Consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod set

• Succession planting: Replant every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest

Harvesting

• Pick when pods are slender and firm, before seeds swell

• Regular picking encourages continued production

• Most harvest occurs over a short window, which is ideal for preservation

Kitchen notes

• Holds texture very well when canned or frozen

• Classic snap-bean flavor for steaming, sautéing, or casseroles

• One of the best bush beans for bulk processing