Bean 'Tendergreen Improved'
Phaseolus vulgaris
Tendergreen Improved is part of the Phaseolus genus and is a Bean variety. Its scientific name is Phaseolus vulgaris 'Tendergreen Improved'. 'Tendergreen Improved' is considered a hybrid cultivar.
Sow in sunny location in average soil after danger of last spring frost, when the soil is thoroughly warm.
An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Tendergreen Improved normally grows with a shrub-like habit with a max height of 1.65 feet (that's 50.8 cm metric).Mexico is believed to be where Tendergreen Improved originates from.
Typically, Tendergreen Improved Bean is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.
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How to grow Bean 'Tendergreen Improved'
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Thin seedlings when they are 3 inches in height, with the final spacing of the plants 6 inches apart. Mature beans are 6 inches long. Pick beans when they are most tender.
Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Tendergreen Improved is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 11 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Tendergreen Improved requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.Growing Tendergreen Improved from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Tendergreen Improved about 14 days after your last frost date.
Transplanting Tendergreen Improved
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Bean 'Tendergreen Improved' information
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Other Names for Bean 'Tendergreen Improved'
French Filet Bean
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