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

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
6-9 in. (15-22 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:

Augusta, Georgia

Radford, Virginia

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2003 | positive

The particular cultivar that I grow is known as the little Greasy. White seed that could be mistaken for a navy bean. It is a vigorous cl...Read More

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