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

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 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:

Mammoth Spring, Arkansas

Madison, Illinois

Eagle Springs, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Madison, IL (Zone 6b) | September 2009 | positive

Long slender straight & prolific. Disease, drought, & pest resistant. Easy to pick. Good flavor. Keeps well. Will grow again.

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

An All-America Selections (AAS) winner.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | neutral

Derby is an open pollinated so you can save seeds. It has been granted plant variety protection (PVP) which means it is illegal to use th...Read More

C
Lewisville, MN (Zone 4a) | January 2003 | positive

We have planted this bean for a number of years. Customers come asking for it by name. Very productive and easy to pick. Continues to bea...Read More

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