General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Fruit
Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Sow in situ
Pollinators: Bees
Awards and Recognitions: AAS (All-America Selection®): 1950 National Gold Medal

Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Topcrop'.

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Common names
  • Bush Bean
  • Snap Bean
  • String Bean
  • Green Bean
  • French Bean
  • Common Bean

Photo Gallery
Location: My Gardens
Date: July 20, 2019
Fresh From The Garden
Location: My Gardens
Date: July 14, 2014
Freshly Picked
Location: My Gardens
Date: July 14, 2014
Live Plant Base With Bean Pods
Location: My Gardens
Date: July 14, 2014
Whole Plant With Bean Pods
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2005-06-16
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2005-06-16
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Jun 27, 2014 5:51 PM concerning plant:
    A 1950 USDA introduction that was one of the best of its day. Not really competitive with the newer varieties but still a good bean for the home garden.

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