Snap Bean
Greencrop


Bush Type, Excellent Flavor, Flat Pod
Description
Snap beans, also known as garden, green or string beans are grown for their pods. Bush snap beans are popular because they mature earlier and do not require trellising. This variety, “Greencrop” is an All-America Selections Winner meaning that it has been tested by a network of independent judges who determined that its garden performance was superior.
- Seed Depth: 1-1.5 in.
- Row Spacing: 18-30 in.
- Seed Spacing: 1-2 in.
- Plant Spacing: 3 in.
- Days to Sprout: 7-14
- Days to Harvest: 45-55
Planting
Beans are a warm season crop and are sensitive to frost and cold soil temperatures. Plant your first crop when the soil is warm. For prolonged harvest, stagger your plantings every 2-3 weeks.
Care
Thin when plants are 2 inches high. Water frequently by soaking the soil. Apply 5-10-10 fertilizer every 4 weeks in a furrow 6 inches away from plants. Mulching helps to keep soil moist.
Harvest
Harvest when pods are young and tender, before the seeds inside fully develop. Pick pods frequently to keep plants productive.
Hint
Rotate the location of beans from year to year to discourage disease.
Nutrional Value
Good source of Folic Acid, Iron and Potassium. Low in sodium.
Growing Guide and Additional Tips