Northeaster Pole Bean
Best early-maturing pole bean for gardeners seeking a continuous, high-yield harvest.
Introducing the Northeaster Pole Bean, the earliest maturing pole bean variety, perfect for extending your harvest season. These organic beans produce abundant yields of 7-8 inch, flattened, stringless pods that stay tender even between pickings. Its rapid growth allows for successful second plantings, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh beans. Thriving in light, well-drained soil with consistent moisture, this variety is ideal for home gardens. Using inoculant at planting can further enhance growth and yield, making it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking early and plentiful harvests.
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Price vs Category Average
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Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
/ Phaseolus vulgaris
Who it's for
- Home cooks prioritizing flavor and versatile preservation
- Urban gardeners maximizing limited vertical growing space
- Short-season gardeners needing a fast, early harvest
Who should skip it
- Busy growers unable to commit to frequent harvesting
- Beginners seeking low-effort, disease-resistant plant varieties
- Gardeners wanting low-maintenance, support-free planting
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Fifty-six days to maturity sets the pace for early garden yields.
Pod Quality
Stringless, flattened pods maintain a tender texture even if harvest delays.
Yield Reliability
Consistent, high-volume production makes this a dependable choice for home growers.
Succession Potential
Rapid maturation allows for multiple plantings throughout a single growing season.
Organic Integrity
MOFGA certification ensures high-quality, non-GMO seeds for organic gardening standards.
Cultivation Ease
Straightforward planting requirements make this variety accessible for all skill levels.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity
56 Days
Seed Count
50 seeds per packet
Sowing Depth
1 inch deep
Germination Temperature
Optimum 70-85ºF
Seed Spacing
3-4 inches apart
Organic Certification
MOFGA Certified Organic
Yield per plant or area
12 foot single row
Features
- Earliest maturing pole bean variety
- Produces long, flattened, stringless pods
- Pods remain tender between pickings
- Quick maturation for potential second planting
- High yield potential
- Organic and open-pollinated
- Suitable for spring planting
- Requires full sun exposure
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly celebrate the Northeaster Pole Bean for its exceptional reliability and impressive quality. Gardeners consistently report near perfect germination rates and vigorous growth, making them remarkably easy to cultivate even for beginners. The resulting harvest is often described as abundant, providing excellent value. Reviewers frequently highlight the superior flavor and tender texture, confirming this variety is a top performer that delivers on its promise of high yield and delicious eating.
Know before you buy
These beans are the earliest maturing pole variety available, typically ready for harvest in just 56 days after planting.
Yes, they produce flattened, stringless pods that are specifically known for remaining tender even if they aren't picked immediately.
Because of their rapid maturation, you can easily schedule a second planting to ensure a continuous harvest throughout the summer.
Northeaster Pole Beans thrive in full sun and prefer light, well-drained soil. Keep the soil consistently moist for the best results.
While not strictly required, using a garden inoculant at the time of planting can help improve nitrogen fixation, which often leads to more vigorous growth and higher yields.
Sow the seeds 1 inch deep with a spacing of 3 to 4 inches between each seed to allow the plants enough room to climb and produce.
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