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

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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Height

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

Phaseolusvulgaris

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