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

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)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
N/A
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

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Leland, MS | July 2011 | negative

Not very productive in my garden.

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

Heavy yields of large, straight, green, 5-6" stringless pods. Originally introduced by Gurney’s Seed Co. as Experimental Bean 121, re-n...Read More

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