Ferrari Bush Bean is a compact, determininate snap bean that delivers a full harvest in just 63 days from direct sowing. This Italian-inspired cultivar grows to a modest 14-16 inches tall, making it surprisingly productive for the space it occupies. Plant it in full sun after your last frost date (once soil hits 65°F), space seeds just an inch apart in rows 24 inches apart, and you'll have tender pods ready to pick in early summer. Its bush habit means no trellising needed, and successive plantings every 7-14 days will keep beans coming until late summer.
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Ferrari Bush Bean crams impressive yields into a compact footprint, reaching just 14-16 inches tall while producing abundantly in 63 days. Direct sowing is straightforward, with seeds germinating reliably at 65°F and no need for thinning. Its compact growth habit makes it especially valuable for gardeners working with limited space, container gardens, or succession planting in tight rows.
These snap beans are harvested young and tender for fresh eating, steaming, stir-frying, or adding to salads. Their quick maturity and reliable cropping make them a staple for succession plantings that ensure a steady supply throughout the growing season rather than a single overwhelming harvest.
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Sow seeds 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70-85°F. Plant 1 inch deep, spacing seeds 1 inch apart in rows 24 inches apart. Make successive sowings every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. Skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90°F will prevent beans from forming.
Pick pods when they are young and tender, typically 63 days after sowing. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production throughout the season.
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