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

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

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Danger

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Bloom Color

Full Sun

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swallowtail

Corcoran, CA | October 2002 | neutral

Not for very hot summers. Grew faster than any other variety early in season, then died when weather got hot.

GILHOULEYHORSE

Hood River, OR (Zone 6a) | August 2002 | positive

THESE BEAR FOREVER, HAVE A PALE APRICOT BLOOM, AND COVER A 5 FOOT TRELLIS, SPACED 3 FEET APART. WITH ENOUGH NUTRIENTS AND WATER, 5 PLANTS...Read More

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

Phaseolusvulgaris

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