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

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
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
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Augusta, Georgia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Laurel, MD | February 2019 | positive

I grew the Greensleeves snap bean in 2011 and they were wonderful! No strings, meaty and full of that old fashioned green bean taste I r...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2004 | positive

A 56 day cultivar with green round 5 -6 inch pods. A good snap bean, but nothing out of the ordinary.

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