{"title":"Bush Snap Beans","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEasy-to-grow and well-loved by most everyone, bush green beans, also known as snap beans, are perhaps the most popular vegetable for the home garden.  They may be green or yellow, flat or round, slender or plump, but one thing's for sure, there is an heirloom green bean for everyone.  Check out our selection of heirloom bush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e bean seeds and find the one that's just right for you.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mascotte-snap-bean","title":"Mascotte Snap Green Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eMascotte is a French open-pollinated variety bred specifically for use in small raised beds and containers.  Petite, 16-inch-tall plants produce abundant yields of finely flavored filet beans that are set high on the plant for easy picking.  A real relief to the gardener's back.  Attractive, dark green plants are beautiful in all stages of production.  An All-America Selections winner in 2014.  Bush habit.  50 days to maturity.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mascotte","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071643742457,"sku":"BE-SN-007","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/mascotte-snap-green-bean-seeds-37848221810937.jpg?v=1700335691"},{"product_id":"empress-snap-bean","title":"Empress Snap Green Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy popular vote, Empress is by far the best-tasting snap bean we've grown (and we've tried many).  While it is as good of a canning bean as any other, the flavor of fresh steamed or sautéed Empress is in a league of its own.  Healthy, 20-inch-tall plants produce heavily and consistently across a variety of environments.  If you can grow only one snap bean variety, we highly recommend \"Empress\".  Bush habit.  Harvests begin approximately 55 days after sowing. Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empress","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071537901817,"sku":"BE-SN-004","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/empress-snap-green-bean-seeds-30555465220253.jpg?v=1700337482"},{"product_id":"cherokee-yellow-snap-bean","title":"Cherokee Yellow Wax Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherokee yellow combines the beauty of a wax bean with the flavor and performance of a green snap bean.  Large, bush-type plants are heavy producers of long, straight yellow beans which are more flavorful and tender than most wax beans we've tried.  Also, unlike many other wax beans, Cherokee Yellow sets beans high on the plant, keeping them clean and straight. 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