Pole Bean 'Tobacco Worm'

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)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 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:

West Fork, Arkansas

Richmond, Kentucky

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Richmond, KY | August 2014 | positive

I planted this bean where the pigs had been, ground was fertile and contained humus but very compacted so much that nothing much could gr...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | February 2009 | neutral

Information only. I have not grown this personally.

Large green pods that when mature look like the green Tobacco Worm cat...Read More

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