Territorial Seed Company Mascotte
Best compact bean variety for small-space container gardeners.
This AAS winner is the ultimate solution for small-space gardeners who refuse to compromise on yield. While you sacrifice the sprawling vines of traditional varieties, you gain a prolific, container-friendly plant that delivers a steady supply of tender, stringless beans all season long.
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Who it's for
- Urban gardeners with limited balcony or patio space
- Cooks looking for a high-volume harvest for canning
- Gourmet home chefs seeking tender, high-quality French beans
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring a steady, low-maintenance daily harvest
- Busy growers wanting a single planting for season-long yields
- Beginners hoping to avoid extra garden maintenance or staking
Performance breakdown
Container Suitability
Compact growth habit makes this perfect for small patio gardens.
Harvest Efficiency
Stringless pods and extended production windows simplify the picking process.
Germination Reliability
High minimum germination standards ensure consistent success for home growers.
Disease Resilience
Robust plant health reduces the need for intensive garden maintenance.
Time to Maturity
Fifty-day turnaround allows for multiple plantings throughout the spring season.
Culinary Quality
Tender texture and superior flavor profile define this award-winning variety.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
50 days
Optimum soil pH
5.5-6.5
Soil Temperature for Germination
60–85°F
Seed Depth
1"
Seed Spacing
2–4"
Days to Emergence
8–16
Seed Life
2–3 years
Minimum Germination
80%
Container friendly
true
Plant height
18 inches
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