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Ferland Family Flat Beans
3,70 $
The Ferland Family bean is a yellow, flat, climbing heirloom bean, saved by René Paquet of Seeds of Diversity.
Originating from Saints-Anges, they were handed to Mr. Gérard Parent in 2001 by Mrs. Carmelle Boily Ferland (1916-2015), who received them from her parents, Cleophas Boily et Demerise Turmel. According to Mrs. Paquet, who then received them from Mrs. Parent, they date back to before 1900.
The pods can be harvested fresh, even when pretty ripe, or as dry beans.
For more informations, visit (in French): https://potagersdantan.com/2016/05/13/le-haricot-ferland/
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BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name : Phaseolus vulgaris
Common names : Pole bean
French : Haricot à rame
Family : Fabaceae
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
Plant type : Annual
Habit: Climbing
Height : 90 cm
Width : 30 cm
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Days to maturity : 55 days (fresh), 100 days (dry)
Seedling: NA
Depth : 2 cm
Germination : 5-12 days
Soil : NA
Exposure : Sun
Planting : Directly in the soil after the last frost, usually early spring in Montreal
Plant spacing : 15 cm
Row spacing : 30-35 cm
Watering : Regular
Care and other considerations : Requires a tutor
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