Skunk Bean
3,78 $
Rare, hardy and high-yielding variety. Once grown by Iroquoian people. The plant can reach up to 2 m in height, and has white and purple flowers. The pods can be eaten when still young as green beans.
Its name, skunk, refers to the gorgeous black and white marks characteristic of the beans. They can also, although more rarely, be entirely black. Their flat-shape is reminiscent of lima beans. Once fully ripe, they are ideal for soups. We have tried them for baked beans (fèves au lard) and they are delicious mixed with some Kahnawake Mohawk beans.
This bean was rediscovered by Chester in Vermont and saved by Gail Flagg from Fort Kent, Maine (U.S.).
Ideal for the Three Sisters, to be grown with the Canada Crookneck squash.
Package: 25 seeds
50 in stock
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BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name : Phaseolus vulgaris var. ‘skunk‘
Common names :Chester Bean, Flagg Bean
French : Haricot moufette, haricot grimpant
Family : Fabaceae
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
Plant type : Annual
Habit: Climbing variety
Height : Roughly 2 m
Width : Roughly 0.2 m
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Days to maturity : 50-60 days for green beans, 90 days for dry beans.
Sowing : Direct outside, after the last frost
Depth : 2 cm
Germination : 5 – 10 days
Soil : Any
Exposure : Full sun
Plant spacing : About 8 cm
Row spacing : 30 – 40 cm
Watering : Once the seeds have sprouted, make sure the seedlings have plenty of water until the first true leaves appear.
Care and other considerations : Refrain from handling or weeding when the plants are wet to avoid the spread of disease.
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