Phaseolus, Green Bean, French Bean, Snap Bean, String Bean 'Tenderette'

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
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
White/Near White
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:

Ewing, Kentucky

Troy, Virginia

Bluefield, West Virginia

Clarksburg, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

This a white seeded snap bean. Its biggest claim to fame is that it was one of the early top setting snap beans and conducive to mechanic...Read More

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

I have grown these for years. They have 6 inch beans that are string-less, which if you are doing much canning makes a big difference.Hav...Read More

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