Beans

Basic Information

Seed Number

180

Seed Name

Beans

Variety

Johnny Seeds trilogy bush beans

Category

Vegetable

Plant Family

Fabaceae

Plant Type

Mixed bush snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Planting Method

Direct Sow

Seed Status

In Seed Bank

Created

2026-08-14 00:50:34

Updated

2026-08-19 15:35:29

Planting Information

Start Planting Date

May 19

Last Recommended Planting Date

Aug 15

Plantable Months

May, June, July, August

Indoor Start

Not recorded

Direct Sow

May 19 – Aug 15

Transplant

Not Recommended

Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost

Not Recommended

Transplant Weeks After Frost

Not Recommended

Germination Days

5–10 days

Harvest/Maturity

55 days from direct seeding; individual components mature sequentially

Succession Planting

14 days

Growing Conditions

Ideal Soil Temperature

70-90°F

Planting Depth

1 in

Plant Spacing

2 in

Row Spacing

20-36 in

Thin-To Spacing

Not recorded

Sun Requirements

Full sun

Water Needs

Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and pod development

Soil Preference

Well-drained soil; approximately pH 6.5-6.8

Minimum Container Size

3–5+ gal

Plant Height

Bush habit

Perennial/Biennial Status

Annual

Container Friendly

Yes

Trellis/Support Needed

No

Frost Tolerant

No

Heat Tolerant

Yes

Drought Tolerant

No

Pollinator Friendly

Yes

Medicinal

No

Garden Uses

Companion Planting

Storage

Seed Source/Brand

Johnny's Selected Seeds; MSU Extension

Packet Year

Not recorded

Quantity Notes

Not recorded

Purchase Date

Not recorded

Expiration Year

Not recorded

Storage Box

Not recorded

Container

Not recorded

Envelope

Not recorded

Row

Not recorded

Slot

Not recorded

Storage Notes

Not recorded

Notes

Original Planting Method: Direct sow after soil warms
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: May 15 – Jul 25
Germination Time: About 5–10 days
Days to Harvest / Bloom: About 50–55 days; naturally staggered by variety
Container Friendly: Yes, 3–5+ gal
Pollinator Friendly: Somewhat; mostly self-pollinating
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary snap beans
Perennial?: No; annual
Succession / Reusable Notes: Sow every 2–3 weeks. Provider generally matures first, followed by Rocdor and Royal Burgundy.
Zone 6B Notes: A useful mix for continuous color and harvest in a Zone 6B summer.
Companion Plants: Cucumbers, carrots, corn, squash, radishes, marigolds, nasturtiums
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Mix contains Provider (green), Rocdor (yellow) and Royal Burgundy (purple). Do not sow in cold/soggy soil; watch bean beetles and fungal disease.
Sources: Johnny's Selected Seeds: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/beans/bush-beans/trilogy-mix-organic-bean-seed-3193G.html | MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar

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Zone 6B: Direct sow after the May 5 frost date once daytime soil temperatures average at least 60°F. Additional sowings can extend harvest through summer.
Germination: Avoid sowing into cold soil below about 60°F because germination and stand establishment become unreliable.
Harvest: Johnny's Trilogy currently combines green Provider, yellow Rocdor and purple Royal Burgundy bush beans. Provider matures first, followed by Rocdor and then Royal Burgundy, extending the harvest period.
Seed Saving: The mix components are separate cultivars and Johnny's notes that varieties in the commercial mixture are subject to change. Saved seed will not reliably recreate the original commercial proportions.
Special Care: Johnny's lists Trilogy as an exclusive organic bush-bean mixture suited to limited garden space and containers.
Research Source: Johnny's Selected Seeds — https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/beans/bush-beans/trilogy-mix-organic-bean-seed-3193G.html — exact Trilogy Mix identity, Provider/Rocdor/Royal Burgundy composition, bush habit, container suitability, 55-day maturity, 70-90°F optimum germination temperature, pH, 1-inch depth, 2-inch spacing and 20-36 inch rows
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