Fideluta climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Romanian heirloom bean, semi-dry, large seeds, excellent for cassoulet.
Fideluta climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris var. communis ‘Fideluta’, Fabaceae), 60–70 days to maturity. A Romanian-origin bean. It was given to me by an elderly community gardener who had lived through the war and brought this bean with him when he emigrated to Canada about 50 years ago. He prefers to eat it semi-dry, meaning he shells it when the seed is still fresh but already very large. It is very similar to ‘Merveille de Venise’ and Romano-type beans. Delicious in cassoulets.
| Quantity: Envelope of about 25 seeds |
| Plant type: Annual |
| Family: Fabaceae |
| Color: Green |
| Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
| Sowing: Directly in the garden |
| Row spacing: 30 cm to 35 cm |
| Days to maturity: 60 to 70 days |
| Germination: 5 to 10 days |
| Plant spacing: 8 cm |
| Depth: 2 cm |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Watering: Regular |
| Soil: All types of soils |
| Shape: Herbaceous |
| Height: 1,5 m |
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