Bountiful

Family: Fabaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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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

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Bountiful Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 21st – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 14th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 4th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 4th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 8th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 4th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 2nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jun 27th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jun 23rd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 20th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 14th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 9th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	May 30th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 21st – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 12th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Apr 25th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Mar 31st – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th

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.