The range of French beans is divided into green-pod and yellow-pod varieties based on the pod color, also called wax beans

The bush bean range is divided into green-podded and yellow-podded varieties according to the color of the pod, also called wax beans.

Within these two groups, the varieties differ primarily in the development time and in the characteristics of the pods that are ready for picking. The sleeve cross-section is of particular importance. He can flat-oval, oval, be round-oval or round. Flat-oval and oval sleeves become overhanging or overhanging more quickly. basty than round, fleshy pods.

This fact must be taken into account when determining the time of harvest, d.h. Varieties with flat to oval pods can be harvested relatively early. You should also keep in mind when choosing a variety, that two varieties with different development periods are always used for one sowing date. This achieves a better and more even distribution of the harvest than when only one variety is used.