Johnny's Selected Seeds Tobago Bean Seed
Best reliable producer for home gardeners seeking high yields.
A refined, high-yielding variety that produces uniform, extra-fine pods on compact, upright plants. This open-pollinated selection is prized for its consistent quality and disease resistance, making it a reliable choice for fresh, slender harvests.
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Johnny's Selected Seeds
Who it's for
- Gourmet home cooks seeking superior taste and culinary versatility
- Organic gardeners looking for hardy plants with minimal intervention
- Market farmers requiring consistent yields and fast-growing crops
Who should skip it
- Small-space gardeners without the infrastructure for vertical growing
- Northern growers dealing with very short summer growing windows
- Beginners with unamended soil or challenging backyard garden plots
Performance breakdown
Disease Resilience
Robust defense against common blights ensures a worry-free growing season.
Harvest Efficiency
Upright, compact growth makes picking pods quick and physically effortless.
Yield Consistency
Reliable, high-volume production keeps your kitchen stocked throughout the summer.
Culinary Quality
Extra-fine, uniform pods deliver the ideal texture for fresh eating.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward planting requirements make this an accessible choice for home gardeners.
Growth Predictability
Standardized maturity timeline allows for precise planning of your garden beds.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity
54 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Seed Type
Open-Pollinated
Disease Resistance
Anthracnose, Bean Mosaic Viruses, Halo Blight
Planting Depth
1 inch
Seed Spacing
2 inches
Row Spacing
20-36 inches
Germination Temperature
70–90°F
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