Product Description
Professional performance in an organic snap bean. Red Tail offers all the advantages of modern breeding in an organic package. Pods are shiny, dark green, and 5–6 inches long – notably more tender and flavorful than others of its type. Upright plants allow for easier harvest and produce straight, attractive pods that command premium prices. White seeds. Plant Variety Protected. USDA Certified Organic. The professional grower's choice for high-quality organic snap beans.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity : 50 – 55 days
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Open Pollinated
Product Specifications
Plant Height : 18 – 24 inches (bush type, upright habit)
Packet Size : 175 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 1,500
Pod Length : 5 – 6 inches
Pod Color : Shiny dark green
Light Requirement : No specific needs – thrives in any weather
Soil Type : Well‑drained soil; pH 6.5 – 6.8 preferred
Growing Information
Germination Temperature : 65 – 90°F (18 – 32°C)
Germination Time : 5 – 10 days
Sowing Method : Sow directly outdoors after the last frost. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart, in rows 20–36 inches apart. Keep soil moist until sprouts emerge. Super easy – just plant and watch them grow.
Spacing in Garden : 2 inches apart; rows 20 – 36 inches apart
Succession Planting : Sow every 2–3 weeks through midsummer for continuous harvest.
Support : No staking or trellising required – upright bush habit.
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones.
Harvest : Pick regularly to encourage new pod set. Harvest when pods are shiny, dark green, and before seeds bulge for peak tenderness.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – Mexican bean beetles and leafhoppers are rarely seen with minimal care.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance – Intermediate resistance to Common Rust, High resistance to Curly Top Beet Mosaic Virus and Bean Mosaic Virus. Virtually immune to these major bean diseases for worry-free organic growing.
Special Notes : Professional performance in an organic bean – modern breeding at its best. Notably more tender and flavorful than others of its type. Upright plants for easier, faster harvesting. Shiny dark green pods with straight, attractive appearance – premium market quality. Plant Variety Protected – a truly elite variety. USDA Certified Organic – pure, clean, and naturally grown. The top choice for professional growers and discerning home gardeners. Perfect for fresh eating, canning, and freezing.
