Top Crop Bush Bean

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Top Crop Bush Bean is an open-pollinated, bush bean variety that produces heavy concentrations of stringless beans on 15-18" tall plants. This All-America Selection is widely-adapted and performs well across the country. Top Crop produces beans that are 6-7" long and consistently straight. We suggest harvesting early for peak tenderness. This is a great variety for canning as it retains its color and texture well throughout the storage period.

Beans should be planted in spring after the last frost has occurred. Beans will germinate best once soil temps have reached 65 F or higher. Optimal germination temperature is around 77 F. Seeds can require 8 to 16 days to germinate, depending on the soil temperature. For continual production, succession plant every couple of weeks throughout the spring and early summer. Plants will drop blooms or cease production in the heat of summer. Subsequent succession plantings may be made in late summer/fall, as long as enough time is permitted before the first frost date.

Direct seeding is recommended. Top Crop Bush Bean can be easily planted with a walk-behind planter like our Hoss Garden Seeder. We suggest using the #6 plate and modifying the hole size to fit the variety being planted. Beans can be planted relatively thick along the row and thinned to the desired spacing. To maximize garden space, consider using double-row spacing. For double-row spacing, rows may be planted as close as 6″ apart with 3′ spacing between double rows. For single row spacing, 2′ to 3′ spacing is recommended.

Top Crop Bush Bean Planting Information

Planting Method: direct sow

When to Plant: after last frost

Planting Depth: 1″

Seed Spacing: 3-4″

Row Spacing: 3′

Days to Maturity: 50

Disease Resistance: Common Bean Mosaic Virus