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Phaseolus vulgaris 'White Dutch Half Runner'

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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus) (Info)
Species: vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss) (Info)
Cultivar: White Dutch Half Runner

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Category:
Annuals
Vegetables

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Seed Type:
Open Pollinated

Growth Habit:
Climbing

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Days to Maturity:
41 to 50 days

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	tomato_lady	On Apr 28, 2003, tomato_lady from Crossville, TN (Zone 6a) wrote: This is one of the more popular beans for growing and anning here in Central Tennessee. The vines are hardy and vigorous and the beans have a good flavor. I am looking forward to this year's crop!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Crossville, Tennessee

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