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Seed Germination Kit

Green Beans Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEPhaseolus vulgaris

USD 10.99

100 in stock

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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THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Green Beans care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Common names
Snap Beans
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Species
P. vulgaris
01

Start growing

Direct sow warm soil. Pole needs support.

02

Growing with your kit

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

03

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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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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