Tenderette, Heirloom Bush Bean Seeds

Tenderette, Heirloom Bush Bean Seeds — The 1962 Idaho Heat-Lover That Keeps Bearing All Summer

Brought to market by the Charter Seed Company of Twin Falls, Idaho in 1962, Tenderette is the heat-loving bush bean that keeps producing when others slow down. Vigorous plants grow up to 18 inches tall and bear 6-inch dark green pods in abundance that stay tender for a long time — delicious cooked fresh, canned, or frozen. White seeds. A reliable, practical heirloom with genuine Idaho heritage. 55 days.

Why Grow Tenderette?

• Heat-tolerant — keeps bearing during the heat of summer
• 6-inch dark green pods — abundant and stay tender for a long time
• Vigorous 18-inch plants — productive and reliable
• Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and freezing
• 1962 Idaho heirloom — genuine regional heritage
• Open-pollinated — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Sow seeds 2 inches apart, 1 inch deep, in rows 20–36 inches apart. Full sun. Water consistently and mulch to keep soil cool. Make successive sowings every 2–3 weeks through midsummer for a continuous supply. Harvest frequently to increase yields.

Days to maturity: 55 days
Packet size: ~25, 50, or 100 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Pod length: 6 inches
Plant height: Up to 18 inches
Spacing: 2 inches apart
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12