Tenderette is an absolutely delicious, stringless, high-bearing bush type green bean that produces over a long season of picking. Possibly one of the best tasting green beans it has a flavor that is rich, succulent and full of snap. The plant bears long, straight, consistent 5" long green beans. Excellent raw, steamed, stir-fried, frozen or canned.
The Charter Seed Company of Twin Falls, Idaho, brought this heat loving bean to the market in 1962. However, the vegetable we now recognize as the common bean has its roots in South America; some historians fix the date as far back as 8,000 BC to the Pre-Incan civilization in Peru. When Columbus arrived in the New World, he found green beans growing with the maize of the Indians. Columbus and other European explorers introduced this new vegetable to their countries, where it eventually spread to the rest of Europe and all over the world.
If you are looking for a bean that doesn't produce all at once and flavor is important, then this is the bean for you! Also goes by Slenderette.
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• Heirloom
• Organic
• Non-GMO
• Open Pollinated
• Untreated
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• growing instructions included
• Regular testing is conducted to uphold the highest germination standards, all the while employing appropriate seed storage techniques.
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• DIRECTIONS •
~ planting ~
When to sow outside:
RECOMMENDED. Direct sow seeds in rich, well drained soil in full sun at least a week after the last expected frost, since beans are quite sensitive to cold. If you have never planted beans in your garden before, treat the seeds with a powder inoculant to allow the process of nitrogen fixation to begin.
Plant them 1" deep and 3-6" apart, in rows about 2' apart; press down the earth above them for good soil contact. These seeds rot easily in wet soil, so do not overwater them. Germination should take place 7-10 days after planting. After germination, maintain soil moisture; beans have shallow roots, and need water at least once a week if the weather is dry.
Mulching the plants helps conserve moisture and discourages weeds. For companion planting benefits, plant bush beans near carrots, cucumbers, or corn; avoid planting them near onions.
When to start inside: Not recommended.
~ harvesting ~
Daily harvesting improves production; for best flavor and tenderness, pick the beans when they are no larger than a pencil in thickness, or from 4-8" long. Serve or preserve the same day you harvested them for the freshest taste.
