Snap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Purple Pod Pole'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Lavender
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:

Harlan, Iowa

Warren, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2009 | positive

I love these beans. They're not only colorful, they're very productive. On top of that, they're so much easier to harvest because they'...Read More

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Warren, PA (Zone 5a) | August 2007 | positive

This is a very nice pole bean that (as the name implies)produces a rich, purple colored snap bean. The bean has a strong, vigorous vine t...Read More

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