Product Description
Velvet Bean (Velour)
3,78 $
Purple, non-fibrous bush bean.
The plant itself is gorgeous in the garden, full of deep purple pods. Its fine beans are delicious cooked, and ideal for freezing. However, this sneaky little thing will turn back to green once cooked.
Package: 30 seeds.
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BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name : Phaseolus vulgaris
Common names : Bean, bush bean
French : Haricot velour, haricot violet
Family : Fabaceae
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
Plant type : Annual
Habit: Bush
Height : 50 cm
Width : 30 cm
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Days to maturity : 55 days
Sowing : Directly outside after the last frost, or June 1st in the Montreal area.
Depth : 2 cm
Germination : 5-12 days
Soil : No specific requirements
Exposure : Sunny
Plant spacing : 15 cm
Row spacing : 30-35 cm
Watering : Regular
Care and other considerations : Turns green when cooked.
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