General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Fruit
Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Sow in situ
Pollinators: Bees

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Common names
  • Snap Bean (String
  • Green or French Bean)
  • Common Bean

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Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-08-14
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-09-02
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-08-19
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-09-02
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-09-02
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-07-01
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Comments:
  • Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Sep 2, 2013 7:07 PM concerning plant:
    This is my first year growing this variety. I decided to try a purple pole bean and this was what I decided on. Turned out to be an excellent choice as these beans are tender and delicious. A very strong grower with not only the beautiful purple beans but dark purple flowers as well.

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