Snap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Turkey Craw'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
N/A
Seed Collecting
Blue-Violet
Lavender
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:

Fedscreek, Kentucky

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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Biggs, KY (Zone 6a) | September 2015 | positive

I grew these for the first time this year after getting the seeds from a swap in Pike County Ky. I have a small garden and grew twelve pl...Read More

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

Stringless, and excellent fresh flavor. [Heirloom from Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.] According to folklore, this variety was ...Read More

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