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

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
N/A
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:

Hampton, Illinois

Covington, Louisiana

Greenville, New Hampshire

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

This is a very good bean. It grows pretty fast and tastes great.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2005 | neutral

A 19 x 1.5 cm flat podded, white seeded, cultivar which can be used as a snap bean but mostly used for shell beans.

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