Territorial Seed Company Monte Gusto Bean
Best early-harvest pole bean for gardeners seeking high-yield, disease-resistant crops.
These vigorous climbers deliver a massive harvest of sweet, crunchy golden pods in just 55 days. While you sacrifice the sprawling habit of bush beans for their six-foot vertical reach, the disease resistance and soil-enriching benefits make them an essential, high-yield choice for any productive kitchen garden.
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Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking restaurant-quality French haricot verts
- Urban gardeners maximizing small spaces without trellising
- Impatient growers wanting a quick, dependable harvest
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to daily harvesting
- Organic growers in humid climates prone to pest pressure
- Preservers looking to stock their freezer for winter
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Fifty-five days to maturity makes this an exceptionally fast-producing pole bean.
Disease Resilience
Built-in tolerance to Bean Mosaic Virus ensures a more reliable garden yield.
Yield Density
Vigorous six-foot vines provide a heavy, continuous supply of golden pods.
Culinary Profile
Sweet, floral notes and a satisfying crunch elevate these above standard varieties.
Soil Enrichment
Nitrogen-fixing properties actively improve garden soil health throughout the growing season.
Seed Viability
Open-pollinated genetics allow for easy seed saving for future planting cycles.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
55 days
Seed Depth
1 inch
Seed Spacing
2–4 inches
Thin Plants to
4 inches
Row Spacing
18–36 inches
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seed Life
2–3 years
Resistance/Tolerance
Bean Mosaic Virus (BMV)
Is Organic
False
Planting Season
Spring
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