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Welcome to the tender, slender, magical world of green beans! Remember the story of Jack and the Beanstalk? He sold his cow for a handful of magic beans and before he knew it, the beans had grown into the sky! (Rumor has it… READ MORE
Green beans are grown, and eaten, the world over. With the Latin name Phaseolus vulgaris (common bean), green beans are also referred to as string beans, pole beans, and snap beans. Green beans are edible pod beans, as opposed to shelled beans, such as lima beans—you… READ MORE
Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are versatile and can be grown in a wide range of climates. They thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 10. Here’s a breakdown of the zones and some example states: Recommended Growing Zones for Green Beans Zones 3-5: These zones cover cooler regions of the United States. Green beans can… READ MORE
There are two basic types of green beans: bush beans and pole beans. As you might expect, bush beans are low growing and pole beans need support and grow tall. READ MORE
Green beans germinate and grow so quickly that gardeners rarely start them indoors as seedlings. In fact, green beans do not respond well to transplanting because they have tender roots. READ MORE
