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

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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12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
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Bloom Color
Full Sun
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Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | neutral

A fresh market snap bean which is touted to set at the higher temperatures of the southeast.

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