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Fordhook 242
Bean
BeanPhaseolus lunatus
- Full sun
- Zones 1–11
- 85 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 4" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Early bearing and delicious, this is the best large-seeded variety. White seeds. Bush bean. AAS Winner.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature is 60°F or higher
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Anthracnose, bean rust, powdery mildew.