To compare harvest speed, Angie tested seven bush bean varieties (three replicated and four screened without replicates), and found: 

• EZ Pick and Stike ranked similarly high with respect to superior yield, weight per plant, weight per minute and accessibility rating. 
• Overall, farmers preferred EZ Pick because it felt the least onerous to pick. 
• Red Tail underperformed with respect to yield, harvest time and pod accessibility.
• Of the screened varieties, Affirmed showed promise. 

Angie also gained insight into characteristics to pay attention to in seed catalogue descriptions, which will help with future variety selection.