How to Grow Snap Beans in the Home Garden

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This article was published originally on 4/8/2009

Snap beans, crisp green beans that "snap" easily, are warm-season vegetables and should be planted after the danger of frost is past. The two main types are classified as bush beans or pole beans. Ã‚Â MORE

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