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

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

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mammoth Spring, Arkansas

Leland, Mississippi

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Leland, MS | July 2011 | positive

This green bean was very productive and it had a very good flavor. The pods get large quickly, but they are still tender. The seed is small.

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

The best of the early Romano beans, with mouth-watering flavor and that extra-"beany" bite! The 5- to 5 1/2-inch pods are flattened, broa...Read More

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