Monte Gusto Bean
Best early-harvest pole bean for gardeners seeking high-yield, disease-resistant crops.
Experience the Monte Gusto Bean, an exceptional early yellow pole bean variety from Territorial Seed Company. These vigorous plants, reaching up to 6 feet, are highly productive, yielding abundant golden pods up to 8 inches long. Enjoy their sweet, floral, and crunchy texture, perfect for fresh eating. As nitrogen-fixing legumes, they also contribute to soil health. These beans are ready for harvest in about 55 days after direct sowing and offer tolerance to Bean Mosaic Virus (BMV), ensuring a reliable garden harvest.
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Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Days to Maturity
55
/ days
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking restaurant-quality French haricot verts
- Urban gardeners maximizing small spaces without trellising
- Impatient growers wanting a quick, dependable harvest
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to daily harvesting
- Organic growers in humid climates prone to pest pressure
- Preservers looking to stock their freezer for winter
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Fifty-five days to maturity makes this an exceptionally fast-producing pole bean.
Disease Resilience
Built-in tolerance to Bean Mosaic Virus ensures a more reliable garden yield.
Yield Density
Vigorous six-foot vines provide a heavy, continuous supply of golden pods.
Culinary Profile
Sweet, floral notes and a satisfying crunch elevate these above standard varieties.
Soil Enrichment
Nitrogen-fixing properties actively improve garden soil health throughout the growing season.
Seed Viability
Open-pollinated genetics allow for easy seed saving for future planting cycles.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
55 days
Seed Depth
1 inch
Seed Spacing
2–4 inches
Thin Plants to
4 inches
Row Spacing
18–36 inches
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seed Life
2–3 years
Resistance/Tolerance
Bean Mosaic Virus (BMV)
Features
- Produces attractive, golden yellow pods up to 8 inches.
- Very productive plants grow up to 6 feet tall.
- Offers a sweet, floral, and crunchy eating quality.
- Open Pollinated variety for seed saving.
- Nitrogen-fixing legumes improve soil health.
- Tolerant to Bean Mosaic Virus (BMV).
- Earliest yellow pole bean variety available.
- Golden pods with striking purplish vein contrast.
What customers say
Monte Gusto beans are consistently praised for their exceptional quality and reliable performance. Gardeners appreciate the impressive germination rates, making them an easy choice even for beginners. The resulting beans are celebrated for their tender texture and superior flavor, often called the best ever grown. This variety is highly valued for its consistent yield and disease resistance, establishing it as a dependable staple for home gardens. Its reliability and outstanding taste make it a top pick for a successful harvest.
Know before you buy
These are vigorous pole beans that reach up to 6 feet in height. Because of their vertical growth habit, you will need to provide a sturdy trellis, fence, or pole system for them to climb.
You can expect to harvest your first golden pods approximately 55 days after direct sowing. This makes them one of the earliest yellow pole bean varieties available.
No, these are not recommended for containers. Due to their 6-foot height and need for significant root space, they perform best when planted directly in the ground.
Bean Mosaic Virus is a common disease that can stunt growth and reduce yields. The BMV tolerance in this variety helps ensure a more reliable and productive harvest even if the virus is present in your garden soil.
Yes, because Monte Gusto is an open-pollinated variety, you can successfully save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons.
As legumes, Monte Gusto beans are nitrogen-fixing plants. They work with soil bacteria to capture nitrogen from the air and store it in their roots, which helps enrich your soil for future crops.
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