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

Phaseolusvulgaris

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Phaseolus vulgaris by dmj1218
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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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Height

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Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
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Bloom Color
Full Sun
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Propagation Methods

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Soil pH requirements

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

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Foliage Color
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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:

Salem, Oregon

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dmj1218
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2006 | positive

This bush bean is very prolific and heat resistant...my favorite and best performing bush bean in Houston.

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2004 | neutral

A very dark green 55 day round podded snap bean.

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