Territorial Seed Company Sunshine
Best vining bean for gardeners seeking high-yield, soil-enriching harvests.
These vigorous vining beans deliver a massive, stringless harvest of butter-yellow pods in just 65 days. While you will need to provide a trellis for their climbing habit, the trade-off is a prolific, soil-enriching crop that tastes far better than anything found in a grocery store aisle.
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Who it's for
- Home cooks prioritizing rich, nutty flavor in their recipes
- Urban gardeners maximizing harvest in small growing spaces
- Homesteaders seeking long-term food storage for winter months
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unwilling to manage frequent pest monitoring and control
- Growers located in regions with short, cool summer seasons
- Budget-conscious gardeners who prefer saving their own heirloom seeds
Performance breakdown
Harvest Efficiency
Prolific cluster production makes gathering a large yield remarkably fast.
Culinary Texture
Stringless pods provide a smooth, consistent mouthfeel for fresh cooking.
Soil Enrichment
Nitrogen-fixing properties actively improve garden bed health for subsequent crops.
Growth Vigor
Strong vining habit requires sturdy trellising to support heavy bean loads.
Time to Maturity
Sixty-five days offers a reliable window for mid-season harvest planning.
Germination Reliability
Standard emergence window ensures predictable success for most home gardeners.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
65 days
Bean Length
6 ¾ to 7 inches
Seeds per Ounce
Approximately 110
Soil pH Requirement
5.5-6.5
Seed Depth
1"
Seed Spacing
2–4"
Days to Emergence
8–16 days
Seed Life
2–3 years
Water Needs
High
Plant Type
Vegetable
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