← Back to plants
Bountiful Bush Bean

Photos are representative and may not match your specific variety.

Bountiful Bush Bean

Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris 'Bountiful'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 48 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 4" spacing
  • pH 6–7.5
Add to my garden
  • Overview

    A tried-and-true heirloom from 1898 that lives up to its name with incredibly heavy yields of tender, stringless pods. This variety is prized for its long harvest window and ability to produce well even in less-than-ideal conditions. Gardeners love its reliability and the fact that it continues producing over several weeks rather than all at once.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost date when soil is 60°F or warmer. Plant 1-2 inches deep.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 6-10.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Mexican bean beetles, aphids, bean leaf beetles, cutworms. Common diseases: Bacterial blight, bean mosaic virus, anthracnose, rust.