Green Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) Datasheet Common Name: Green Bean, Snap Bean, Stringless Bean Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris Family: Fabaceae (Legume) Origin: Domesticated in Mesoamerica and the Andes ~8,000 years ago; introduced to Europe via Columbus in 1493 Zone Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-10; grown as an annual Light Requirements: Full sun (≥6 hrs/day) Water Needs: Moderate – ~1″/week; sensitive …
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