Description

Bean ‘Lazy Housewife’ is an annual heirloom from the 1800s. Although the name may not be politically correct now, at the time of breeding it was given because the young pods are stringless so there was less work for the ‘lazy’ housewife. This variety crops heavily over a long period. Succession sow every two to three weeks to prolong harvest. Harvest often to give a greater yield. Cut the bean, do not pull or the plant may be damaged.
Lazy Housewife beans are a species of Phaseolus vulgaris, which includes string, green, snap, French (haricot) and kidney beans. If growing for seed collection, check the Latin name of the beans you are about to plant: all varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris have the potential to cross-pollinate with each other. They will, however, not cross-pollinate with snake beans, runner beans, lima beans, soybeans or lablab beans, so feel free to grow these other types of beans near your green bean of choice.