Carson Yellow Bush Bean
Best high-yield vegetable for home gardeners seeking reliable, disease-resistant harvests.
Discover the Carson Yellow Bush Bean, a garden favorite offering prolific yields and exceptional taste. This variety produces slim, 5 1/2-inch yellow pods with a classic beany flavor. Its vigorous plants are known for early bearing and continuous production when picked regularly. The Carson Yellow Bush Bean boasts resistance to common diseases like Anthracnose and Bean Mosaic Virus, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners seeking attractive, high-performing vegetables. Enjoy a bountiful harvest with this elegant and flavorful bush bean variety.
$2.85
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
/ Phaseolus vulgaris
Who it's for
- Culinary enthusiasts prioritizing tender, stringless pod quality
- Home canners seeking efficient, high-volume harvests
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, stake-free plants
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners unable to manage rapid, simultaneous harvests
- Dry-climate growers lacking consistent irrigation systems
- Humid-region gardeners wary of disease-prone varieties
Performance breakdown
Yield Efficiency
Prolific production ensures a heavy harvest throughout the growing season.
Disease Resistance
Strong defense against Anthracnose and Mosaic Virus simplifies garden maintenance.
Maturity Speed
Early bearing variety gets fresh beans to your table quickly.
Flavor Profile
Delivers a classic, reliable beany taste that defines home-grown quality.
Growth Reliability
Vigorous plant habit makes this a dependable choice for any gardener.
Harvest Window
Continuous production allows for an extended window of fresh picking.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity
52 days
Seed Count
Approximately 110 seeds per packet
Sowing Depth
1 inch
Seed Spacing
2-3 inches
Germination Time
4-10 days
Optimal Germination Temperature
70-85ºF
Plant Type
Vegetable
Features
- Produces heavy yields early
- Slim, attractive yellow pods
- Classic, pleasant beany flavor
- Resistant to common bean diseases
- Vigorous plant habit
- Continuous harvest extends season
- Dependable garden performer
What customers say
Consumers consistently highlight the Carson Yellow Bush Bean for its exceptional reliability and high quality. Gardeners frequently note the seeds germinate quickly and uniformly, offering a dependable start to the growing season. The resulting beans are praised for being tender, flavorful, and prolific, providing excellent yields. This combination of easy growth and superior taste makes them a highly valued and trusted choice for home vegetable patches.
Know before you buy
These beans typically reach maturity in 52 days. Because they are an early-bearing variety, you can expect to start harvesting your first crop less than two months after planting.
Yes, the Carson variety is known for its vigorous growth. If you pick the pods regularly, the plants will continue to produce throughout the season rather than finishing all at once.
Yes, this variety is specifically bred for resistance to Anthracnose and Bean Mosaic Virus. This makes them a more reliable choice for home gardeners who have struggled with these common bean issues in the past.
No, these are not recommended for container gardening. They are best suited for traditional garden beds where they have adequate space to reach their full potential.
For the best results, plant the seeds one inch deep in soil that stays between 70 and 85ºF. Under these conditions, you should see germination within 4 to 10 days.
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