Snap Bean, String Bean, Green Bean, French Bean 'Topcrop'

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
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
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

Heflin, Louisiana

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

Weyers Cave, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Shenandoah Valley, VA (Zone 6b) | January 2006 | neutral

While Topcrop certainly produced a great number of beans per bush, the flavor/texture was not impressive: a bit tough, with a flattish ta...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

Top Crop quickly became a favorite among gardeners. It is a prolific yielding bean with good size and shape. Flavor is good and it is a a...Read More

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