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West Coast Seeds - Maxibel Filet Beans (12.5g) - High-Yield, Stringless Bush Beans

$5.19

Discover the exceptional flavor and high yields of West Coast Seeds' Maxibel Filet Beans (12.5g). Perfect for fresh market gardeners, these straight, dark-green filet bean pods are stringless and grow up to 18cm (7") long on sturdy bush plants. Maxibel Filet bush bean seeds produce huge but concentrated harvests, making...

Discover the exceptional flavor and high yields of West Coast Seeds' Maxibel Filet Beans (12.5g). Perfect for fresh market gardeners, these straight, dark-green filet bean pods are stringless and grow up to 18cm (7") long on sturdy bush plants. Maxibel Filet bush bean seeds produce huge but concentrated harvests, making them an excellent choice for multiple spring sowings. For a longer harvest window, stagger planting times and sow short rows every two to three weeks.

Key Features:

High-Yield Bush Beans:

  • Huge Concentrated Yields: Provides bountiful harvests of straight, dark-green pods.
  • Stringless Pods: Perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving.

Delicious Flavor:

  • Unsurpassed Flavor: Renowned for its superior taste, ideal for fresh market sales.

Versatile Growing:

  • Container Friendly: Grows well in larger containers, like half barrels or grow bags, making it perfect for urban gardening.
  • Ideal for Raised Beds: Thrives in raised beds with good drainage and warmth.

Growing Information:

  • Season: Warm season, requires full sun.
  • Timing: Direct sow from mid-spring to early summer during a warm, dry spell. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 21-32°C (70-90°F).
  • Starting: Sow seeds 2-5cm (1-2") deep, 5-8cm (2-3") apart, in rows 45-60cm (18-24") apart. Thin to 15cm (6") apart.

Maintenance:

  • Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Well-drained, warm soil in full sun is best.
  • Fertilization: Use 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10') of row. Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent poor pod set and delayed maturity.
  • Disease Prevention: Thin plants to increase air circulation and avoid touching wet leaves.

Harvest and Use:

  • Frequent Harvesting: Pick beans regularly to keep the plant producing. The smaller the bean, the more tender they are.
  • Storage: Usual seed life is 3 years. In optimal conditions, at least 75% of seeds should germinate.

Companion Planting:

  • Nitrogen Fixation: Beans enrich the soil with nitrogen.
  • Compatible Plants: Plant with beets, Brassicas, carrots, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, peas, potatoes, radish, and strawberries.
  • Avoid: Planting near chives, garlic, leeks, and onions.

Enhance your garden with West Coast Seeds' Maxibel Filet Beans. These high-yield, stringless bush beans are easy to grow and perfect for fresh market sales, home gardens, and urban settings. Enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious, dark-green beans with superior flavor and quality.


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