GARDEN BEANS Tricolor Mix (Bush) A colorful mix of 3 popular Bush Beans. Blue Lake Bush seeds are white, Yellow Wax seeds are black and the Purple/Burgundy Beans are buff colored. An easy way to get a colorful selection of snap beans in the garden. Color may fade or change when beans are cooked. Approximately 52 to 60 days for beans to mature. Special Directions For Short Season Climates SOWING: Plant outdoors in late spring after weather has warmed and all dan-ger of frost has passed. Plant 2 to 3 inches apart, lay seeds on their side covering seeds with 1 to 1 1/2 inches of fine soil. Firm soil over seed.  SPACING: Provide 2 1/2 to 3 feet between hills. When planted in rows space rows 3 feet apart. THINNING: Thin to 3 strongest plants per pole in hills, when they are about 4 inches tall. Thin to 4 to 6 inches apart in rows. GERMINATION: 1 to 2 weeks depending upon soil and weather conditions.  Ed's Special Advice Beans grow best in sunny location, where the soil is warm, loamy and lightly fertilized. Cultivate shallow and frequently until flowers appear Avoid disturbing plants after that time, as it could cause the blossoms to fall off For continued har- vest sow bush beans evenly two weeks until two months before first frost in fall. Water deeply by soaking soil. Return to:  Seed Rack   Visual Seed Rack