Burpee Stringless Green Pod Bean Seeds

Burpee Stringless Green Pod Bush Bean is one of the classic snap beans that has earned a place in home gardens for well over a century. Introduced by the Burpee Seed Company in the late 1800s, this dependable heirloom is prized for its exceptionally tender, stringless pods, excellent flavor, and heavy yields. Compact, productive plants require no staking, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Whether harvested young for fresh eating or preserved for winter meals, Burpee Stringless Green Pod remains one of the finest bush beans ever developed.

Flavor Profile

Burpee Stringless Green Pod Beans are known for their mild, sweet, garden-fresh flavor and crisp, juicy texture. Harvested young, the pods remain exceptionally tender without developing fibrous strings. Even after cooking, they retain excellent flavor and a pleasant texture that makes them equally enjoyable steamed, sautéed, or preserved.

Frequent harvesting encourages continued production, providing fresh beans over an extended season.

Growing Information

Sow seeds directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed to at least 60°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 3–4 inches apart with rows spaced 18–24 inches apart. Bush plants require no support and perform best with consistent watering during flowering and pod development. Successive sowings every two to three weeks provide continuous harvests throughout the growing season.

Harvest & Storage

Harvest pods when they are 5 to 6 inches long, firm, smooth, and before the seeds begin to noticeably swell. Picking every few days encourages additional flowering and extends production. Fresh beans store well in the refrigerator for about one week and are excellent candidates for freezing or canning to enjoy year-round.

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