Snap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Blauhilde'

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
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
N/A
Seed Collecting
Medium Purple
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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positives
1
neutral
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G
Canton, MI | December 2017 | positive

One of my favorites. They say purple beans do well even in cool weather; this is true of Blauhilde. (I also grow Rattlesnake which lik...Read More

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R
| October 2007 | positive

Great taste. I love it.
Don't be misled by the color: When you cook them the purple beans turn deep green.
High production.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

A 9 inch blue podded pole bean.

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