VegetableBean
Masai Bean
Haricot Vert
Masai Bean is a compact, high-yielding bush bean that matures in just 40 to 49 days, making it one of the quickest snap beans to reach your table. This open-pollinated heirloom thrives in zones 3 through 9 and handles heat exceptionally well, a trait that makes it especially valuable during hot summers when many beans struggle. Growing just 12 to 24 inches tall, it fits neatly into containers, raised beds, and small garden spaces while delivering excellent flavor and impressive productivity.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam
Preferred Temp65-85°F
Growth Stats
24 in
Height
PeriodAnnual
TypeBush
Spacing
6 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3-9
Size
24in H x ?in W
Growth
Annual
Care
Low
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Highlights
Masai Bean shines in speed and heat tolerance, qualities that gardeners in warmer climates desperately need. Its compact, upright bush form and high yields mean you get abundant harvests from minimal space, making it genuinely practical for urban gardeners and those working with limited room. The combination of quick maturity (40 to 49 days), proven disease resistance to Bacterial Blight and Powdery Mildew, and heat hardiness creates a bean that actually performs when conditions turn challenging rather than disappointing.
Common Uses
Masai Bean is grown for fresh snap beans, harvested young and tender for eating whole. The pods are ideal for steaming, sautéing, or eating raw in salads, and they deliver excellent flavor straight from the garden.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Early Summer
First Harvest
Mid-summer
Last Harvest
Early Fall
Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds into the garden after the last frost date has passed and soil has warmed to between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant seeds at the proper depth and space them 4 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart.
Harvesting
Harvest snap beans when pods are young, tender, and bright green, typically 40 to 49 days after planting. Pick regularly to encourage continued pod production; beans left to mature fully will slow flowering and reduce overall yield. Snap or cut pods from the plant to avoid damaging the fragile stems.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Soil pH Range
6 – 7
Scientific Classification
Phaseolus L.
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Phaseolus