Contender (Bn 1650)

Bush/snap. Green poded. 6 inch C shaped stringless green pods develop a purple blush as they become seed mature on productive 20 inch tall plants. Widely adapted. Bred by the late Dr. Wade at the USDA South Carolina vegetable breeding lab. Mildew and mosaic resistant. Seeds are light cream gray, slightly veiny when harvested new. Source KS TH R '12, Growers Network 1985. SSE bean 1650