Known as green beans or snap beans, many varieties are grown in Florida. The most common types are bush beans and pole beans. The yellow waxed beans should also be considered in this group. Some people may know these beans as string beans because of the thread that used to grown down the length of the pod. Scientific improvements in reducing the size of fibrous thread on snap beans have literally done away with the strings.
Snap beans are really the seed or pod of a leguminous plant.
The entire bean in eaten as compared to peas, which usually are separated from the pod. This vegetable is all-American, having originated in Central and South America. It adapts well to a variety of climates and Florida s unique climate has made it a heavy producer of snap beans during the winter and spring months. The peak supply comes in April at which time the most reasonable prices are also available to consumers. As the name implies, a good fresh snap bean snaps readily when broken.