MASCOTTE
Best compact bean variety for small-space container gardeners.
Introducing the MASCOTTE bean variety, an AAS award winner from Territorial Seed Company, designed for the home gardener. This compact bush bean, reaching 16-18 inches, thrives in containers and offers a generous harvest of tender, stringless green beans. With a maturity of around 50 days, it provides a long harvest period. Beyond its delicious taste, MASCOTTE beans are a nutritious choice, rich in fiber and antioxidants, and contribute to soil health by fixing nitrogen for future crops.
$16.95
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Category Rank
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+60%
Above average
Days to maturity
50
/ days
Who it's for
- Urban gardeners with limited balcony or patio space
- Cooks looking for a high-volume harvest for canning
- Gourmet home chefs seeking tender, high-quality French beans
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring a steady, low-maintenance daily harvest
- Busy growers wanting a single planting for season-long yields
- Beginners hoping to avoid extra garden maintenance or staking
Performance breakdown
Container Suitability
Compact growth habit makes this perfect for small patio gardens.
Harvest Efficiency
Stringless pods and extended production windows simplify the picking process.
Germination Reliability
High minimum germination standards ensure consistent success for home growers.
Disease Resilience
Robust plant health reduces the need for intensive garden maintenance.
Time to Maturity
Fifty-day turnaround allows for multiple plantings throughout the spring season.
Culinary Quality
Tender texture and superior flavor profile define this award-winning variety.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
50 days
Optimum soil pH
5.5-6.5
Soil Temperature for Germination
60–85°F
Seed Depth
1"
Seed Spacing
2–4"
Days to Emergence
8–16
Seed Life
2–3 years
Minimum Germination
80%
Features
- Award-winning AAS variety
- Compact bush habit for small spaces
- Ideal for container gardening
- Produces tender, stringless beans
- Offers a long harvest period
- Disease resistant for healthier plants
- High production yields
What customers say
Mascotte seeds are overwhelmingly favored by urban and container gardeners for their exceptional performance in small spaces. Reviewers consistently praise the near perfect germination rates, confirming seed quality. The primary appeal is the compact, bush like habit which delivers surprisingly prolific yields ideal for patios and balconies. Gardeners delight in the tender flavor of the produce, noting its high quality rivals larger varieties. While priced higher than generic seeds, customers agree the reliability, space efficiency, and consistent harvest throughout the season fully justify the investment. Mascotte is celebrated for robust performance in a small footprint, driving strong repurchase intent.
Know before you buy
Yes, these are specifically bred for container gardening. Their compact 16-18 inch bush habit makes them an excellent choice for pots or small raised beds.
You can expect to start harvesting your beans approximately 50 days after planting. The variety is known for a long harvest window, providing a steady supply of beans over several weeks.
No support is required. Mascotte is a bush bean variety that grows upright and sturdy on its own, unlike pole beans that require climbing structures.
These beans prefer a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Ensure the soil temperature is between 60–85°F for the best germination results, planting the seeds about one inch deep.
Yes, Mascotte is prized for producing tender, stringless green beans, which makes them much easier to prepare for cooking compared to traditional varieties.
When stored in a cool, dry place, these seeds remain viable for 2 to 3 years. They maintain a minimum germination rate of 80%.
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