Slim Green Pods
Produces approximately 5-inch-long, slender, smooth, and glossy dark-green bean pods.
Slenderette Green French Bean Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Slenderette Green French Bean Seeds
Slenderette Green French Bean is a productive bush bean variety known for its long, slender, smooth, and glossy dark-green pods. The tender beans are naturally stringless and offer excellent flavor for fresh cooking, freezing, and canning. This compact, upright-growing plant produces abundant harvests and is suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and home kitchen gardens. Slenderette is a warm-season variety that grows best in fertile soil and sunny locations.
French Green Beans
Stringless Pods
Bush Bean Variety
High-Yielding Plant
Key Features
Stringless Texture
Develops tender, fiber-free pods that are convenient for fresh cooking and food preparation.
Compact Bush Growth
Features sturdy, upright plants that generally grow around 14–20 inches tall without requiring trellising.
Excellent Culinary Use
Suitable for fresh meals, salads, stir-fries, freezing, and canning.
Product Highlights
Slender dark-green bean pods
Smooth and glossy appearance
Naturally stringless beans
Compact bush-type growth
Approximately 53 days to maturity
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Good for freezing and canning
Open-pollinated bean variety
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Phaseolus vulgaris |
| Common Name | Slenderette French Bean; Green Bush Bean |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Bean Seeds |
| Variety | Slenderette |
| Plant Type | Warm-Season Annual Vegetable |
| Growth Habit | Compact Bush Type |
| Pod Color | Glossy Dark Green |
| Pod Length | Approximately 5 inches (13 cm) |
| Pod Characteristics | Smooth, slender, tender, and stringless |
| Seed Color | White |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 3–9 as a warm-season annual |
| Planting Season | Spring to summer after frost |
| Sowing Depth | Approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–10 days |
| Germination Temperature | 70–85°F (21–29°C) |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 53–56 days |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, loose, well-drained soil |
| Watering Needs | Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 14–20 inches |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 3–6 inches |
| Row Spacing | Approximately 18–24 inches |
| Harvesting | Pick young, tender pods regularly |
| Harvest Uses | Fresh cooking, freezing, and canning |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Wait until the soil has warmed to at least 60°F (16°C) before planting.
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Wait until the soil has warmed to at least 60°F (16°C) before planting.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Plant Slenderette bean seeds approximately 1 inch deep and 3–4 inches apart. Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
Plant Slenderette bean seeds approximately 1 inch deep and 3–4 inches apart. Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
Step 3: Maintain Soil Moisture
Keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Seeds generally emerge within 7–10 days under suitable warm conditions.
Keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Seeds generally emerge within 7–10 days under suitable warm conditions.
Step 4: Encourage Healthy Growth
Provide full sunlight and regular watering. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which can encourage leafy growth instead of pod production.
Provide full sunlight and regular watering. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which can encourage leafy growth instead of pod production.
Step 5: Harvest Tender Beans
Harvest the slender green pods when they are approximately 5 inches long and still tender. Pick regularly to encourage continued production.
Harvest the slender green pods when they are approximately 5 inches long and still tender. Pick regularly to encourage continued production.
Enjoy Fresh Harvests with Slenderette Green French Beans
Grow delicious, tender, and stringless green beans with Slenderette Green French Bean Seeds. This productive bush variety is valued for its glossy dark-green pods, compact growth, and excellent culinary versatility. Add it to your vegetable garden for fresh picking, home cooking, freezing, and preserving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Slenderette French bean growing, harvesting, and culinary uses.
Are Slenderette green beans stringless?
Yes, Slenderette is known for its smooth, tender, stringless green bean pods. They are approximately 5 inches long and are suitable for fresh cooking, freezing, and canning. Harvest while the pods are young for the best texture.
How many days does Slenderette bush bean take to mature?
Slenderette bush beans generally mature in approximately 53–56 days after sowing, depending on growing conditions. Harvest the pods when they are slender, smooth, and tender, before the seeds become overly developed.
Do Slenderette French beans need a trellis to grow?
No, Slenderette is a compact bush bean variety with sturdy, upright growth. Its plants generally reach around 14–20 inches tall and can grow without a trellis or climbing support, making them suitable for raised beds and home gardens.