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'Bumble Bee' Beans

Sub-Category:	Bush Dry

Sub-Category 2:
Description:	Bush dry bean. Large, white seeds with black spots. Heirloom.
Days To Maturity:	98
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Overall: (3.0 Stars) Taste: (3.0 Stars) Yield: (4.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (2.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 11/16/2006 by Zeedman - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Compact 16" true-bush plants bear surprisingly large beans (32 per ounce dry) 3-5 per pod. Green shell quality unremarkable, due to a fairly thick skin. The pods & thick skin give little protection to the dry seed, however; many were damaged by moisture, significantly reducing the total yield of good seed. Probably best adapted to areas where late summer rains are infrequent.

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