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Mennonite Bean
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Very vigorous climbing green bean, grows deep purple flowers and long striped pods. These pods can be eaten fresh. Once dry, the beans are striped too, dark grey on a paler backdrop. Please note that the hilum is not located at the centre of the bean, as it is not symmetrical. This gives the impression that the bean has been crushed once dry.
The Seeds of Diversity organization as listed this variety as very rare. It is believed to come from the Mennonite people from the Waterloo region in Ontario.
Package: 35 seeds
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BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name : Phaseolus vulgaris ‘Mennonite’
Common names : Mennonite Bean
French : Haricot Mennonite
Family : Fabaceae
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
Plant type : Annual
Habit : Climbing
Height : 1.5 m
Width : 20-30 cm
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Days to maturity : 70 to 80 days for dry beans
Sowing : Directly outside after the last frost, once the soil has warmed up
Depth : 2 cm
Germination : 7 to 12 days
Soil : Any
Exposure : Sunny
Plant spacing : 15 cm
Row spacing : 30-35 cm
Watering : If needed
Care and other considerations :
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