'Jiemei No. 8' Bush Bean Seeds - Dwarf Variety, No Trellis Needed, Early Harvest in 45-55 Days

Overview
'Jiemei No. 8' Bush Bean is a mid-early maturing, dwarf variety of snap bean that revolutionizes green bean cultivation by eliminating the need for staking. With a compact plant height of 45-60 cm, it is incredibly space-efficient and low-maintenance. Renowned for its crisp, meaty, and flavorful light green pods measuring 10-18 cm in length, this variety offers a rapid harvest window of just 45-55 days from sowing. Its strong stress tolerance and wide adaptability make it a reliable performer for both spring and autumn seasons in open fields or under protective structures, delivering consistent yields of high-quality beans.

Key Features
• Growth Type: True bush (determinate) habit, no trellising required.
• Maturity: Mid-early, begins harvest 45-55 days after sowing.
• Plant: Compact, 45-60 cm tall, strongly branching.
• Pods: Light green, straight to slightly curved, 10-18 cm long, ~1 cm thick.
• Quality: Very thick-walled, exceptionally crisp texture, superior flavor.
• Adaptability: High stress resistance, suitable for a wide range of climates and growing conditions.
• Season: Primarily for spring and autumn cultivation.

Cultivation Guidelines
• Sowing Time & Temperature: Sow during seasons with average temperatures between 10-25°C. Ideal for spring and autumn cropping.
• Sowing Method: Direct seeding is recommended. Sow seeds in hills (clusters) with a spacing of approximately 30 cm between hills and 55 cm between rows. Place 2-3 seeds per hill.
• Water & Nutrient Management: Apply well-rotted base fertilizer before planting. Side-dress with a balanced fertilizer at the initial flowering stage to support pod development. Maintain consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod set.
• Pest & Disease Management: While possessing good overall disease resistance, implement standard preventive measures against common bean pests (e.g., aphids, bean beetles) and diseases (e.g., rust, mildew) as part of integrated crop management.

Why Choose 'Jiemei No. 8'?
• Ultimate Convenience: Its dwarf, self-supporting growth saves significant time, cost, and effort compared to pole bean varieties, making bean growing accessible to everyone.
• Speed to Table: Enjoy a swift and continuous harvest of fresh beans in less than two months, perfect for succession planting and maximizing garden output.
• Gourmet Quality at Home: Produces restaurant-quality beans with an unbeatable fresh-picked crunch and sweet flavor that far surpasses store-bought alternatives.
• Grower's Reliability: Its robust nature and broad adaptability minimize crop failure risks, ensuring a satisfying and successful harvest for gardeners of all skill levels across various regions.
• Space-Saving Efficiency: The compact plant structure allows for productive cultivation in small gardens, raised beds, containers, and intensive planting systems.