Trio Bush Bean is a dependable bush variety of Phaseolus vulgaris that delivers fresh beans in just 45 to 55 days from sowing. This compact, non-vining bean is designed for gardeners who want quick harvests without the fuss of trellising, thriving in full sun with moderate water and well-balanced soil. Its bush habit and fast maturity make it especially rewarding for succession planting throughout the growing season.
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Trio produces beans on a tidy, bushy plant that requires no support structure, freeing up garden space and simplifying harvest. The variety matures in under two months, allowing multiple sowings across the season for a continuous supply of fresh beans. Its preference for direct sowing, combined with straightforward growing requirements, makes it accessible even to newer gardeners.
Trio beans are eaten fresh as snap beans, steamed, sautéed, or added to summer salads and vegetable medleys. Their quick maturity and tender pods make them excellent for fresh eating during peak season.
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Sow Trio directly outside 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, once soil temperature reaches at least 65°F, ideally 70 to 85°F. For continuous harvests, make successive sowings every 7 to 14 days until 80 days before your average first fall frost date. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 1 inch apart, with rows spaced 24 inches apart. In very hot summer regions, skip sowing as high heat approaches to avoid poor bean set.
Pick pods when they are tender and young for the best snap bean experience, typically 45 to 55 days after sowing. Harvest regularly to encourage continued pod production throughout the season.
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