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Bean – 1500 year Old Cave Bean
$3.99
The 1500 year old cave bean is said to have originated in the southwest or western United States. It is said that they were found in a clay pot sealed in a cave in New Mexico, hence the name “cave”. The seeds are mottled white and red and the climbing plants can reach 2.5-3 meters. They can be harvested young and eaten fresh or harvested when fully ripe and dried for the winter.
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Additional information
| Seeds | ~20 |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | |
| Sowing | |
| Lifecycle | |
| Root cellar | |
| Sowing season |
Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 2.5 cm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 18 to 29ºC
- time for germination: 5 to 12 days
When to sow:
- direct sowing after any risk of frost when the soil is warmed up until early summer
Sowing technique: in line
- draw a line in the soil (in pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 10-15 cm
- between rows: 60 cm
Height of the plants: 2.5-3 meters
Soil: rich and well drained
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest (from sowing): 65-70 days for fresh beans and up to 80-90 days for dry beans
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We are based in Montreal and are in partnership with the market gardener Birri of the Jean-Talon market, who has been selling seeds to farmers and individuals for almost 50 years.
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