Dry Bean 'Brockton Horticultural'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
N/A
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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Lanexa, VA (Zone 7b) | August 2022 | positive

My mom used to can Brockton horticultural beans that we grew. They made a lovely savory "gravy" when pressure canned and we would often e...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2005 | neutral

Introduced in 1885 by the Aaron Low Seed Co. who secured seed from a vendor in Brockton, Massachusetts. Beautiful red striped pods. Used ...Read More

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