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Comtesse de Chambord Bean
3,78 $
The Comtesse de Chambord bean is a very ancient variety, from the 1880’s. As its name hints, it comes from the Chambord region, in France.
Its small pods of exceptional quality have a very thin skin contain elongated white beans, making it a highly-valued variety.
Branched plant with late maturity.
Package: 30 seeds
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BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name : Phaseolus vulgaris
Common names : Bean, bush bean
French : Haricot petit riz, haricot riz
Family : Fabaceae
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
Plant type : Annual
Habit: Bush
Height : 30 cm
Width : 30 cm
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Days to maturity : 100 days for a dry bean
Sowing : Direct to garden after the last frost, usually in early-June for Montreal
Depth : 2 cm
Germination : 5-12 days
Soil :
Exposure : Sunny
Plant spacing : 15 cm
Row spacing : 30-35 cm
Watering : Regular
Care and other considerations :
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