Bean Contender
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Contender'
Planting + spacing
- Days to harvest
- —
- Harvest window
- —
- Spacing in row
- 18"
- Row spacing
- 18"
Sun + water
- Sun hours
- 6 hrs – 8 hrs
- Water per week
- 1.25"
- Container friendly
- Yes
Companions
Plant with
corn, squash, radish
Avoid
onion, garlic
Next steps
Add bean contender to one of your gardens to generate spacing-aware layouts and watering reminders based on your zone.
Post-harvest storage tip
Store unwashed in a breathable container. Keep cool and inspect every few days for moisture build-up.
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