Bean (Bush), Strike Snap (Certified Organic Seeds)

Description:Strike it rich with heavy harvest and ideal for processing or freezing. Stringless, smooth beans are medium green in colour. Strike is known for its concentrated pod set, great for canning.

USDA Certified Organic/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO

Pack Size:1 ounce

• General Info
• Germination
• Growing Info
• Growing Indoors

Latin Name:Phaseolus vulgaris

Days to Maturity:55days
Exposure:Full sun
Height: Bush habit

Certified Organic:USDA Certified Organic

Germination: 7 – 10 days at 18C.
Outdoors: Direct-seed once all risk of frost has passed or a bit earlier as this variety is said to tolerate cooler soils than other bean varieties. Sow successive plantings every 2 – 3 weeks to ensure a continual harvest.
Planting Depth: 1.
Spacing: Sow seeds 2 – 3″ apart in rows 15 – 24 apart. Thin to 4 – 6 once first true set of leaves has developed.

Growing in Containers: May be grown in raised beds or very large planters, such as barrels.

Mixed Planters: Not suited to mixed planters.

Garden Companions: Beets, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, corn, eggplant, potato, radishes, kale, lettuce, peas, potatoes, Swiss chard, and strawberry.
Plants to Avoid:All members of the allium family (onions, leeks, garlic, scallions) and Kohlrabi inhibit growth in beans. Sunflowers will compete for light.

Pest/Disease Issues: Aphids can be washed off plants with a hard stream of water.

Harvesting: Harvest early and often to increase yields. Remove oversized beans to maintain pod production.

Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.