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Green Beans Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEPhaseolus vulgaris

USD 10.99

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Green beans are fast, fun, and productive, giving handfuls of crisp pods all summer long.

GERMINATION5-10 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

5-10 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

70-80F

Hardiness04

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Green Beans care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Common names
Snap Beans
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Species
P. vulgaris
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Start growing

Direct sow warm soil. Pole needs support.

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Growing with your kit

Fast sprouter; great for Seeds In A Cup® classroom lessons.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest in 50-60 days.

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Growing conditions

Temperate/tropical sunny gardens.

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Weather & tolerances

Frost sensitive.

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Pests & plant health

Bean beetles, white mold.

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Plant safety

Safe and highly nutritious.

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Botanical features

Bush or pole varieties; nitrogen-fixing.

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Varieties

‘Blue Lake’, ‘Kentucky Wonder’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Versatile culinary staple

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Native range & distribution

Central and South America native.

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Conservation

Secure varieties.

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Name origins

Latin ‘phaseolus’ (little boat).

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History

Peru origins 8,000+ years ago.

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Green beans are fast, fun, and productive, giving handfuls of crisp pods all summer long. How to grow Green Beans from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Green Beans sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Green Beans at a glance Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris Germination: 5-10 days at 70-80F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 12-24 inches (bush); 6-10 ft (pole) Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Green Beans Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Green Beans from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Green Beans seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Green Beans seeds take to germinate? Green Beans seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Green Beans from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Green Beans seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Green Beans seeds take to germinate?

Green Beans seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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