hi tom,
uncle steve when planted around the first week of june starts producing early august, so 70-75 days is right on. mr tung, and marie amailitei, (the yellow #6 shape one) i only grew once or twice in the thumb area of the state, and were pretty close to uncle steve, maybe a bit earlier. i usually start some seeds indoors due to erratic late spring weather, and cooler than desired soil. uncle steve takes its time coming up, so don't worry if they aren't up right away. they'll get there. most years, uncle steve gets to the leathery stage here which is good enough for seed saving. last year was pretty much a no bean year for me. right after planting we had 3 or 4 days of rainy 50 degree weather that kept them from sprouting.
we have internet at the farm now, yaaay.
keith
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