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French String Beans 30 grams of seeds

French String Beans 30 grams of seeds

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Grow your own gourmet-quality French String Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), also known as Haricots Verts. These slender, crisp, and tender beans are a favorite among chefs and home gardeners for their refined flavor and delicate texture. Perfect for steaming, sautéing, or fresh snacking straight from the garden.

Usage:

  • Fresh eating, steaming, or stir-frying

  • Freezing or pickling

  • Home gardens and raised beds

Sowing Time:

  • Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temperature reaches 16–21°C (60–70°F)

  • Successive sowings every 2 weeks for a longer harvest

Germination Time:

  • 7–10 days

Sowing Depth:

  • 2–3 cm (1 inch)

Soil Requirements:

  • Well-drained, fertile soil

  • Enrich with compost prior to planting

  • pH 6.0–6.8

Sunlight Requirements:

  • Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

Watering:

  • Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

Plant Spacing:

  • 8–10 cm (3–4 inches) apart in rows 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) apart

Days to Maturity:

  • 50–60 days

Hardiness Zone:

  • USDA Zones 3–10 (as a warm-season annual)

Other Benefits:

  • High-yielding and easy to grow

  • Excellent flavor and texture

  • No stringiness when harvested young

  • Nitrogen-fixing legume that improves soil health

Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

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