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

Phaseolusvulgaris

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Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)

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Species

vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)

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12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

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Bloom Color

Full Sun

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Farmerdill

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

Large seeds patterned in a black and white design. Shells easily. From the early 1900s. 65–100 days.

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

Phaseolusvulgaris

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