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'Lewis Bush Bean' Beans |
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Upright plants produce 5 ½” beans that are straight and smooth and have slow seed development.
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| Seed Sources: |
Harris Seeds - updated in 2020
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.3 Stars)
Taste: (4.6 Stars)
Yield: (3.7 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.2 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 12
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 02/11/2021 by
CCE Nassau County NY
- An experienced gardener
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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Staff favorite. Very tender, sweet and productive bean. It is tasty even raw. Not tough or stringy even when picked past its prime. Still productive in September. |
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Reviewed on 11/02/2020 by
Marci Muller
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Monroe, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Not a long-season bearer. Good flavor |
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Reviewed on 10/16/2020 by
Albany County MGs
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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Germination was poor, had to resow but second time was much better. Very tasty but not very productive. |
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Reviewed on 10/07/2020 by
CCE Chemung
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Chemung, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| They were easy to grow, and tasted great. |
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Reviewed on 10/05/2020 by
CCE Rockland
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Rockland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Vigorous bushy plant, great yield over a long period. Good taste. |
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Reviewed on 09/30/2020 by
Food bank vvtg
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Erie, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Grew easily and very prolific |
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Reviewed on 09/24/2020 by
Cutler Botanic Garden
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Broome, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Most preferred by the rabbits. |
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Reviewed on 09/02/2020 by
nmeohen1
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Cortland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Nice early bean for canning and salads. |
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Reviewed on 09/01/2020 by
Jessica Holmes
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Warren, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Tasted great, grew well |
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Reviewed on 08/01/2020 by
Saratoga MG
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Saratoga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Beans are tender with a nice flavor. Cooked up well.\r\n\r\nPlants are fast growing and have remained somewhat compact. |
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Reviewed on 07/29/2020 by
CCEYates
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Yates, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| The flavor of Lewis bush bean was quite sweet and delicious. The beans were a tiny bit tough when eaten raw but probably would be perfect after a little cooking. The plants grew well and were fairly compact. |
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Reviewed on 07/29/2020 by
Tompkins MGs
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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| A great bean with nice flavor and texture. Very uniform. Fast-growing. |
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