VegetableBean
Strike Bean
Bush Bean
Strike Bean is a high-yielding bush bean that delivers tender, stringless pods in just 50-59 days, making it one of the fastest beans from seed to table. This compact, upright plant grows just 12-24 inches tall and thrives in full sun across hardiness zones 3-9, producing uniform dark green pods that are typically 5-6 inches long. Whether you're gardening in the ground, raised beds, or containers, Strike Bean performs reliably with minimal fuss, rewarding you with abundant harvests of smooth, crisp beans perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing.
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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
12 inches apart in rows 18-24 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
Strike Bean earns its reputation through sheer productivity and resilience. The plants stay compact and bushy, eliminating the need for trellising or staking, while the stringless pods develop quickly and uniformly. Gardeners praise it for tender texture, excellent flavor, and disease resistance that stands up to common bean problems like Bacterial Blight and Powdery Mildew, making it reliable whether you're a beginner or experienced grower.
Common Uses
Strike Bean shines as a fresh-eating snap bean, where its tender, stringless pods are enjoyed raw, lightly steamed, or sautéed. The uniform pod size and consistent quality also make it excellent for home canning and freezing, allowing gardeners to preserve the harvest for use throughout the year.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Late Spring
First Harvest
Early Summer
Last Harvest
Late Summer
Care Instructions
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant hardened-off seedlings into the garden after the last frost date when soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Space plants 4 inches apart in rows 24 inches apart.
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds in the garden 1 inch deep after the last spring frost when soil is warm. Space seeds 4 inches apart with 24 inches between rows. Strike Bean germinates quickly and reaches harvest in 50-59 days from sowing.
Harvesting
Begin harvesting Strike Bean pods around day 50-59 after planting, when they reach full length of 5-6 inches and are still tender and bright dark green. Snap pods from the plant by gently bending them off at the stem, or use scissors to avoid damaging the plant. Harvest regularly every 2-3 days to encourage continued production. Pods at their peak are smooth and snap cleanly when bent; avoid allowing them to yellow or become tough on the plant.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Soil pH Range
6 – 7
Scientific Classification
Phaseolus L.
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Phaseolus