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'Marvel of Venice' Beans
 
Sub-Category: Pole
Yellow (wax)
 
Sub-Category 2:
Description: Italian heirloom, pole yellow bean bearing 8- to 9-inch by 3/4-inch pods with white beans.
Days To Maturity: 54
Seed Sources:
 
Rating Summary
 
Overall: (3.0 Stars)Overall
Taste: (2.7 Stars)Taste
Yield: (3.0 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (2.7 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 05/18/2017 by Irv - An experienced gardener

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Rensselaer, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Direct Seed May 19 at soil temp 80F. Other years planted around June 1. Vigorous growth and high yield. Taste okay.
 

Reviewed on 08/17/2014 by compost lady - An experienced gardener

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Westchester, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Nice bean. I grow this bean with Northeaster bean (green). Will put in another planting before fall. Had some rust.
 

Reviewed on 09/01/2006 by cowtrail - An intermediate gardener

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Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

I planted 80 feet and only produced 2 beans. It may have been the heat.
 




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