Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus) (Info)
Species: vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss) (Info)
Cultivar: 1500 Year Old Cave Bean
Additional cultivar information: (aka New Mexico Cave Bean)
Category:
Annuals
Vegetables
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Growth Habit:
Climbing
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Days to Maturity:
71 to 80 days
81 to 90 days
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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