This 1939 All-America Selections winner is still the most popular variety on the market. The vigorous, 4-foot high plants produce an abundance of dark green, grooved pods without spines and are best picked when about three-inches long. Garden hints: Soak seed in warm water overnight to speed germination. Pick pods young, while still tender. Pods are excellent for use in soups, stews, and relishes.

• Sun: full sun
• Sowing method: direct sow
• Days to maturity: 56 days
• Height: 3-4 feet
• Spread: 16 inches
• Thinning: 6 inches