While most haricot verts (French for "green beans") are harvested in petite form, "Maxibel" is a full length, French style, stringless, filet bean. Beans remain slender until peak picking which is between 6"-8" long and 1/4" wide. Bush beans make for great container planting as they are compact and rarely need staking.

Days to Maturity: 50 days

Family: Fabaceae

Native: Mexico and South America

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 22"-24" tall bush

Variety Info: 6"-8" dark green, slender, round, straight pods, with small, brown, mottled seeds; very tender.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive