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

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 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
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:

Augusta, Georgia

Washington, Iowa

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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negative
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2003 | positive

Bountiful is an oldtimer that is still one of the earliest snap beans. The light green, 7 inch, flat pods hold up well when picked. Good ...Read More

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

It is believed this bean got the name when Peter Henderson& Company had a contest for the name. A man from Ontario won $25.00 for naming ...Read More

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