The range of beans is overwhelming. Even if you limit yourself to low-growing bush beans, the choice is still very large. Below you will find a list of the most beautiful and delicious Bosch beans with their properties. Here are our variety recommendations.
Which bush bean varieties are recommended?
Recommended bush bean varieties include Brigit (light green, fillet bean), Caruso (dark green, fillet bean), Helios (yellow), Maxi (light green) and Purple Teepee (purple). Make sure the variety you choose is stringless and suitable for your intended use.
What do all bush bean varieties have in common?
No matter which varieties you choose, all types of bush beans have these points in common:
- Bush beans do not need climbing support.
- Bush beans only germinate at a permanent soil temperature of 8°C.
- Bush beans should be planted at a distance of 30 to 40cm.
- Bush beans do not mix with peas, fennel, garlic, leeks and onions. You can find a list of good neighbors for French beans here.
Our variety recommendations for bush beans
If you want to cook and eat your beans in the pod, we recommend using fillet beans. These are very thin and seedless and are ideal for eating whole. Furthermore, when choosing beans, you should make sure that the variety you choose is stringless. Below is a list of delicious beans:
| Bush bean variety | Sleeve length | Sleeve Color | Fillet bean | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Gold | 12 to 14cm | Yellow | No | Freezer safe |
| Brigit | 12 to 15cm | Light green | Yes | Very tasty, high yielding, medium late variety |
| Caruso | 17 to 19cm | Dark green | Yes | Robust, productive |
| Cupidon | 16 to 20cm | Light green | Yes | Resistant, easy to harvest |
| Dominoes | 12 to 13cm | Dark green | Yes | late ripening |
| Helios | 16 to 18cm | Yellow | No | Early ripe, high yielding, black seeds, very tasty |
| Jutta | 13 to 14cm | Dark green | No | Very productive, medium early |
| Marion | Approx. 10cm | Vivid green | Yes | Resistant to diseases |
| Marona | 17 to 18cm | Dark green | No | Aromatic, early ripe |
| Maxi | 18 to 20cm | Light green | No | Easy to harvest, high yielding, early ripe |
| Purple Teepee | 12 to 15cm | Violet | No | Easy to harvest |
| Roma II | Approx. 15cm, flat | Green | No | Very aromatic, Mediterranean |
| Sanguigno 2 | 10 to 15cm | Light green with red spots | No | Robust, drought-resistant |
| Saxa | 12 to 13cm | Light green | No | High-yielding, early ripening, fast-growing, strong in taste |
| Sonesta | Approx. 13cm | Yellow | No | Wax bean, very resistant |
| Speedy | 13 to 14cm | Medium Green | No | Early ripening, not very susceptible to diseases |
Tip
More than the variety, the right harvest time is crucial for enjoyment. If bush beans are harvested too late, they can be tough and stringy. It is important to harvest the bush beans when they are still tender and young, better too early than too late.
