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Snap Bean (Green, String or French Bean) 'Lazy Wife Greasy Bean'

Phaseolusvulgaris

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Phaseolus vulgaris by Farmerdill
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Family
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
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Full Sun
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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
White/Near White
Category

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Soil pH requirements

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Seed Type

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Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity

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Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Augusta, Georgia

Radford, Virginia

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2003 | positive

This is the version distributed by Seeds by Design. It is a large snap bean, very rigorous and with good flavor. It is very similar to Mc...Read More

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