Topcrop

Green-podded snap bean variety Topcrop is an early-maturing and high-yielding variety with compact bushy plants reaching 40 to 50 cm in height. The pods of this variety are straight, cylindrical, 12 to 20 cm long, with a succulent and tender texture, making them especially attractive for culinary use. The beans have a light green color, without parchment layer or fibers, ensuring a pleasant taste and ease of preparation. The seeds are mottled brown with a dark burgundy marble pattern, giving them a decorative appearance.

Topcrop variety is characterized by high resistance to bean mosaic virus and other diseases, contributing to a stable and high yield. The vegetative period ranges from 50 to 69 days, allowing for an early harvest. Plants prefer fertile, light, and well-heated soils with an optimal temperature range for development of 25-30°C. Sowing seeds is recommended at a depth of 3-4 cm with spacing of 40-45×8-15 cm during late April to early May, when the threat of frost has passed.

Topcrop green-podded snap bean is ideal for various culinary applications: it is used for making soups, side dishes, and canning. Thanks to its tender texture and absence of fibers, the pods retain a pleasant taste and texture after thermal processing. This variety is an excellent choice for gardeners and farmers seeking a high-quality, tasty harvest of snap beans with good disease resistance.