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Phaseolus coccineus 'Enorma'

 
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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus) (Info)
Species: coccineus (kok-SIN-ee-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Enorma

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Category:
Annuals
Vegetables

Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Seed Type:
Open Pollinated

Growth Habit:
Climbing

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Days to Maturity:
51 to 60 days
61 to 70 days
71 to 80 days
81 to 90 days

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

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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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Farmerdill On Dec 11, 2005, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

Prize winner variety with extremely long 50cm pods, high yielding and excellent flavor. Ideal variety for use as exhibition plant.



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