Ideal Market Bean
Historic Variety
- Pole bean
- Stringless pods
- Excellent quality
- Early and productive
- Snap bean
- 65-70 days
- ±1,900 seeds/lb
Item Details
Flawless. An early-producing, stringless pole bean with vines that bear 5"-long snap beans all along its 6'-tall vines. This variety has a fine texture and excellent taste and is suitable for eating fresh or freezing. Introduced to the seed trade in 1914 as Black Creaseback by Van Antwerp’s Seed Store of Mobile, Alabama, it was reintroduced in 1924 by Chris Reuter Seed Company of New Orleans, Louisiana, as Reuter’s Ideal Market. Pole habit, snap, 65-70 days. ±1,900 seeds/lb.
Learn to Grow Ideal Market Bean
Direct Seed: 2" Apart
Seed Depth: 1"
Support: Trellis, tepee, or fencing
Light: Full Sun
Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields.
Ratings & Reviews
2 reviews
The perfect green bean
by Natalie
Totally recommend! Productive and beautiful green bean. Grew with no pest issues, and kept producing even during a slight drought
Amazingly productive beans!
by MARJORIE
They kept right on producing until we had a heavy frost.