Empress Bean
Item Details
Introduced by Gurney’s in 1979 as Experimental Bean 121 and later re-named Empress. Incredible flavor. Our very best snap bean for fresh eating, freezing, or processing. Heavy yields of large, straight, green, 5-6" stringless pods. Bush habit, snap, 55 days. ±1,500 seeds/lb.
- Bush habit
- 5-6" stringless pods
- Incredible flavor
- Heavy yields
- Snap bean
- 55 days
- ±1,500 seeds/lb
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but does not tolerate cold well.
Growing Instructions
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields.
- Direct Seed: 2" Apart
- Seed Depth: 1"
- Rows Apart: 36-48"
- Light: Full Sun