Snap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Blue Lake Bush #274'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
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

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Byers, Colorado

Miami, Florida

Naalehu, Hawaii

Georgetown, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

Wichita, Kansas

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Jonesville, South Carolina

Cascade, Virginia

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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L
Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) | March 2012 | positive

This is probably the most popular bush green bean around this area and it produces reasonably well for me. I prefer this variety because...Read More

S
Naalehu, HI | July 2010 | positive

Excellent flavor! A decent producer of fairly straight to lightly curved pods, bush grows about 24" for us and tends to lean over with th...Read More

J
Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b) | August 2007 | positive

Great producer, keeps tight bush form which requires little in no attention to maintain.

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