Bean – Green Pole Bean Cobra

$4.50

Heavy yields of early thin delicious green beans. Good choice for beginner gardeners.

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Description

Botanical Name

Phaseolus vulgaris “Cobra”

Family
Fabaceae

Spacing
Plant seeds 2-3 inches apart, 18-30 inches between rows.

Depth
Plant seeds 1/2 to 1 inch deep directly in soil.

Requirements
Best in full sun, in soils with a pH between 5.8 and 6.5 that drain well.

Germination
10-14 days.

Pests
Susceptible to rot, so sow seeds shallowly and in warm soils, and water early in the day. Other pests can be controlled by planting umbels nearby, and as a last resort, spraying the plant with pyrethrins and neem oil.

Timing
Plant seeds directly soil in late spring when the soil has warmed and there is no longer the threat of frost.  Most successful germination is at 21-29°C (70-85°F).

Growing
Water regularly, and pick often to promote more growth.

Harvest
55 days

Season
Warm, annual