Below is a list of all known varieties for Green Bean (Snap Bean). Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bush Bean | A snap bean variety that grows on a short, compact bush and is easier to harvest. |
| Canned Green Bean | Green beans that have been processed and preserved in water and salt; used for convenience in casseroles and side dishes. |
| Climbing French Bean | A general term for climbing varieties of green beans that require trellising but offer higher yields and often longer harvest periods. |
| Freeze-Dried Green Bean | Green beans that have been freeze-dried, retaining their color and nutrients. Used for camping food or shelf-stable snacks. |
| Green Bean (French Cut) | Green beans that have been sliced lengthwise into very thin strips; used when a delicate presentation and faster cooking time are desired. |
| Green Bean (Julienned) | Green beans cut into thin, uniform matchsticks; often used in restaurant preparations. |
| Haricot Vert (French Green Bean) | A very thin, long, and delicate green bean with a tender skin and crisp texture. Considered a gourmet variety. |
| Pickled Green Bean (Dilly Bean) | Green beans preserved in a dill and garlic vinegar brine; a popular crunchy snack or condiment. |
| Pole Bean | A snap bean variety that grows on a climbing vine (pole) and tends to produce beans with a more developed flavor than bush beans. |
| Purple Royalty Snap Bean | A bush-type snap bean that produces tender, stringless, deep purple pods; turns green when cooked. |
| Purple Snap Bean | A variety of snap bean with deep purple pods. It turns green when cooked. |
| Romano Bean (Italian Flat Bean) | A broad, flat, green or yellow snap bean with a tender, meaty texture and a pronounced, earthy flavor. |
| Wax Bean | A variety of snap bean that is yellow or white in color. It has a slightly milder, sweeter flavor than green beans. |