Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In German
Bohne
Gala Apfel
In French
Haricot vert
Gala
In Spanish
String Bean
Gala
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Gala
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Gala
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Gala
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Gala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Season and Care of String Bean and Gala Apple
Season and care of String Bean and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
String Bean and Gala Apple Physical Information
String Bean and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Gala Apple are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of String Bean and Gala Apple
Care of String Bean and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.