Monte Gusto Pole Bean (58 Days)
Harvests of golden-yellow beans are possible all season with this variety. Harvest at 6-7” for thin and smooth filet beans or let them plump up to maturity at 8-9 “. Picking, either way, the Monte Gusto Pole Bean bursts with great bean flavor. Stringless.
50 seeds
PLANTING
Phaseolus vulgaris
Germination: 4-10 days
Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures are 70-85ºF
Seed Sowing Depth: 1” deep
Outside Sowing: After the last frost with soil temperatures above 60ºF. Sow 3- 4” apart for trellis/pole growth. Planting in soil under 60ºF results in poor germination.
How much does a packet plant: 12-foot single row
Harvest: Before the seeds bulge and beans snap easily. Pick continually every 2-3 days to prolong production.
Tips: Grow in light, well-drained soil, and provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods. Do not over-fertilize the Monte Gusto Pole Bean with nitrogen, which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth. Adding inoculant at planting time aids in a larger harvest and more robust plants.