Beans (Bush) Varieties
Compare 19 beans (bush) cultivars. Find the perfect variety for your garden based on how you want to use them, growth habit, and days to maturity.
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Blue Lake 274
Classic since 1961; 14-15cm round stringless pods; excellent flavour; good for freezing.
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Cherokee Wax
Heirloom yellow pole bean; tender straight pods; excellent flavour; Southern garden staple; open pollinated.
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Contender
Bred 1949; stringless 13-15cm pods; cold-tolerant; sets pods at lower temperatures.
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Derby
1990 AAS winner; 15-18cm round dark green stringless pods; upright compact bush; consistent performer.
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Dragon Tongue
Dutch heirloom; 15-18cm flat cream pods with purple streaks; dual-use snap or shell bean.
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Fortex
Tall pole bean; 270cm vigorous growth; long straight pods; reliable heavy producer; classic garden favourite.
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Golden Wax
1870s heirloom; bright yellow 13-15cm flat stringless pods; buttery flavour; compact bush habit.
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Henderson Lima
Baby bush lima bean; small flat pale green seeds; compact 46-56cm bush habit; more cold-tolerant than large limas; very productive; good for freezing; also called butterbean.
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Jade
Dark green 15-17cm round stringless pods; stays tender when large; good heat tolerance.
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Kentucky Wonder
Classic 1864 pole bean heirloom; 20-23cm round stringless pods; rich nutty flavour; heavy yielder.
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Provider
Standard fresh market variety; 13-15cm stringless pods; very reliable in adverse conditions.
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Purple Pole
Vibrant purple pods turn green when cooked; pole type; tender crisp; visually striking; AAS winner 1995.
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Rattlesnake
Heirloom pole bean; 18-20cm round pods with purple streaks; drought tolerant; good for drying.
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Roma II
Italian flat-podded bush bean; 12-14cm broad stringless pods; meaty texture; excellent for freezing.
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Royal Burgundy
Purple pods turn green when cooked; stringless 13-15cm round pods; cold-tolerant germination.
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Scarlet Runner
Vigorous climber with brilliant red flowers; 20-25cm flat pods; edible flowers; perennial in mild climates.
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Tendergreen
1933 introduction; 13-15cm round stringless pods; performs well in wide temperature range.
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Top Crop
Early bush green bean; no staking needed; heavy producer; 50cm pods; excellent flavour; good for canning.
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