Capitano – Bean Seed

Description

The Capitano Bean Seed is a high-quality, prolific variety known for its tender, flavorful beans and consistent yields. This bush-type bean is perfect for gardeners who want a reliable, easy-to-grow crop with excellent performance in both fresh and dried bean forms. Capitano beans are known for their rich, earthy flavor and crisp texture, making them ideal for a variety of culinary uses. Whether you’re harvesting them young as snap beans or allowing them to mature for dried beans, this variety offers versatility and high productivity.

Product Features

1. High Yielding: Capitano beans are a consistent and heavy producer, ensuring gardeners receive abundant crops throughout the growing season.
2. Tender and Crisp: The young pods are sweet, tender, and crisp, making them perfect for fresh eating or adding to your favorite cooked dishes like salads, stir-fries, and side dishes.
3. Dual Purpose: Capitano beans are excellent for both fresh consumption as snap beans and for drying, making them versatile and suitable for a variety of recipes.
4. Fast Maturing: This variety has a quick maturity time, reaching harvest in just 55–60 days from planting for snap beans, making it ideal for gardeners looking for fast results.
5. Robust Disease Resistance: Capitano beans are bred to withstand common bean diseases, ensuring healthy plants and reducing the risk of crop failure due to rust, blight, or other diseases.
6. Compact Growth Habit: As a bush-type bean, Capitano plants do not require support, making them easier to manage and ideal for smaller garden spaces.

Specifications

• Plant Type: Annual, bush variety
• Pod Size: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) long
• Pod Color: Bright green
• Maturity Period: 55–60 days for snap beans; 90–100 days for dried beans
• Plant Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture, particularly during flowering and pod development

Growing Tips

1. Planting: Directly sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date, when the soil temperature has warmed to above 60°F (16°C). Space seeds 2–3 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart.
2. Consistent Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during flowering and pod-setting. Water deeply but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
3. Fertilization: Beans are nitrogen-fixing plants, so they require less fertilization. However, a light application of balanced fertilizer at planting will support strong growth.
4. Support for Growth: As a bush variety, Capitano beans do not need trellises but will benefit from good spacing to ensure proper airflow and to prevent overcrowding.
5. Harvesting: Harvest young pods when they are tender, crisp, and bright green for snap beans. For dried beans, allow the pods to mature fully on the vine, and then harvest and dry them for later use.

The Capitano Bean Seed is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a reliable, fast-growing variety with high yields and versatile use. Whether you're harvesting fresh beans for immediate use or drying them for long-term storage, Capitano delivers consistent, flavorful results every time.