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Marvel of Venice
Bean
BeanPhaseolus vulgaris
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 54 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 4" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Full of flavor, the 8-9" pods are 3/4" wide and borne on vigorous vines. This white-seeded variety is remarkably early (earlier than the black-seeded variety with the same name). Pole bean; requires trellising.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained soil. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Bean beetles, aphids, spider mites, bean weevils. Common diseases: Bean rust, anthracnose, bean mosaic virus.