Bountiful

Family: Fabaceae Vegetable

Bountiful bush beans arrive with a crisp, succulent snap and a clean, sweet-green flavor that feels bright straight from the garden.

Pods are richly colored and stay tender as they mature, offering a fine, meaty texture that shines in quick skillet favorites, fresh salads, and vibrant pickling batches. Grow Bountiful for dependable, garden-to-table harvests—an easy, productive variety that keeps rewarding you through the season.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 50 DaysHabit: Bush

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 14th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	50
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

These bush beans are built for heat-light cooking—fast sauté or steam-to-tender so they keep that crisp, juicy snap. Their clean sweetness makes them ideal with lemon and butter, and they stay pleasantly meaty rather than turning fibrous as they mature.

Best Uses

quick skillet sauté with butter and garlic for maximum snap
steaming then tossing with lemon zest and olive oil
fresh salads where they can hold a vinaigrette without turning mushy
quick pickling for briny crunch

Flavor Profile

crisp, succulent snap clean sweet-green flavor tender-meaty pod texture without stringiness

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic olive oil butter black pepper parmesan

Frequently Asked Questions

My Bountiful seedlings have yellowing leaves with a fuzzy gray growth—what disease is it and how do I fix it?

That combo is often gray mold (Botrytis), which thrives in cool, wet conditions and crowded plants. Remove affected leaves right away, increase airflow (thin plants if they’re touching), and keep watering at the soil line so the foliage stays dry. If it keeps spreading, treat with a labeled biofungicide such as Bacillus subtilis or a copper-based product according to the label.

How often should I water Bountiful during the main growing phase (around weeks 2–6)?

Water Bountiful deeply about 1–2 times per week, but only when the top 1 inch of soil is dry—aim for evenly moist soil, not soggy. Consistent moisture is critical from early growth through fruit/foliage expansion, so reduce frequency after the top inch dries slower and never let the soil stay wet overnight. In containers, check more often because they dry faster than garden beds.

How can I tell when Bountiful is ready to harvest at about 50 days?

Harvest when the produce reaches its full, typical size for Bountiful and the color looks fully developed (not pale or underripe). For best flavor, pick when it feels firm but not rock-hard, and when the stems/lower leaves are still healthy rather than starting to wilt heavily. If you’re unsure, harvest one sample early in the morning and check taste—timing should match the 50-day window closely.