Green Beans Vegetable Seeds Packet

$2.35

2025 Seed Prices

  • Order 1-95 assorted packets for $2.35 each
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Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are one of the most popular and easy-to-grow vegetables, loved for their crisp texture and sweet flavor making it perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Green beans are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a nutritious addition to any diet. By providing full sun, consistent watering, and proper spacing, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh, nutritious beans throughout the growing season. Whether growing bush or pole varieties, green beans offer delicious, versatile, and healthy produce that enhances any home garden.

SKU: SEGRBE
Barcode: 843458160830

Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2024
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Genus: Phaseolus
  • Species: Vulgaris
  • Plant Height/Width: 1–2 ft tall x 1–2 ft wide
  • Season: Late Spring after the last frost
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Difficulty: Easy

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

How to Plant Green Beans from Seed

When to Plant Seeds

  • Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost, when soil temperatures reach at least 60°F (16°C).
  • Green beans do not transplant well, so it’s best to direct sow seeds into the garden.

Seed Preparation

  1. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
  2. Loosen the soil to a depth of 6-8 inches.
  3. Remove weeds and mix in compost or organic matter to improve fertility.

For Bush Beans

  • Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart in rows spaced 18-24 inches apart.
  • No need for support structures as they grow in a compact form.

For Pole Beans

  • Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 4-6 inches apart near a trellis, pole, or fence.
  • Rows should be 30-36 inches apart to allow space for vines to grow.

Pro Tip

Green beans grow best when picked often—harvest while they’re young and tender to keep the plant producing. Provide a trellis for pole beans to climb, or choose bush varieties for compact growth.

Bonus: Soak seeds overnight before planting for faster germination!

Getting to know your Green Beans

Green beans, also known as snap beans, are warm-season legumes that grow as bush or pole varieties. They prefer full sun, well-drained soil, and consistent moisture. Bush beans mature quickly, while pole beans require trellising but produce for a longer period. Green beans are harvested young for tender, crisp pods. They are rich in fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production. Common pests include bean beetles and aphids, which can be managed with companion planting and organic treatments.

What it's used for

1. Culinary Uses:

  • Green beans can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, roasted, or eaten raw.
  • Commonly used in salads, soups, and casseroles.
  • Can be pickled or frozen for long-term storage.

2. Companion Planting:

  • Green beans grow well with carrots, cucumbers, corn, and marigolds.
  • Avoid planting near onions or garlic, as they can stunt growth.

3. Soil Enrichment:

  • Green beans are nitrogen-fixers, meaning they improve soil quality by adding nitrogen, benefiting nearby plants.
Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Requires full sun (6-8 hours daily) for optimal growth.

Soil:

  • Prefers well-draining, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
  • Adding compost or organic matter improves nutrient content.

Watering:

  • Needs regular watering, about 1 inch per week.
  • Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.

Temperature & Climate:

  • Thrives in temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C).
  • Cannot tolerate frost or prolonged cold temperatures.

Fertilization:

  • Does not require heavy fertilization since beans fix nitrogen in the soil.
  • A light application of a low-nitrogen fertilizer can improve yields.
Maintenance

Watering:

  • Keep soil evenly moist, especially when flowers and pods begin to form.
  • Water at the base to avoid fungal diseases like powdery mildew.

Weed Control:

  • Mulch around plants to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.
  • Hand-pull weeds carefully to avoid disturbing shallow roots.

Pruning & Support:

  • Bush beans require little maintenance beyond regular harvesting.
  • Pole beans benefit from trellises or stakes to prevent tangled vines.

Harvesting and Seed Collection

1. When to Harvest:

  • Harvest beans 50-65 days after planting, when pods are firm and crisp.
  • Pick regularly to encourage continuous production.

2. Collecting Seeds for Future Planting:

  • Leave some pods on the plant to fully mature and dry out.
  • Once pods turn brown and brittle, collect seeds and store them in a cool, dry place.
Pests and Diseases
  • Common Pests: Aphids, spider mites, and bean beetles.
    Use floating row covers and hand-pick beetles to manage infestations.
  • Common Diseases: Powdery mildew, rust, and bacterial blight.
    Improve air circulation and apply organic fungicides if needed.

Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet isvacuum-sealedto lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to10 years— so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are

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