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Snap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Big John's'

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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Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
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Bloom Color
Full Sun
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N/A
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Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity

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Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2006 | neutral

A traditional Appalachian pole bean from The Sustainable Mountain Agriculture Center.

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