Beans Madiera Maroon

Description

Beans Madiera Maroon

(50 days fresh 75 – 85 dry) Phaseolus vulgaris  Heavy yielding tall bush type plants with 4 to 5″ long pods that are quite wide. Good eating as a fresh bean when harvested young or makes a great, meaty dry bean for cooking and baking. These came to us originally in 2017 from Seeds of Diversity to grow out and protect and we now maintain this variety here on our farm. Very rugged plants that thrive when other varieties struggle in poor climate conditions.

Certified organic  40+ seeds/pkt

Planting Depth: 1″ Will germinate in: 7-10 Days. Likes sun or shade Legumes like well-drained soil rich in organic matter and a moderate amount of nutrients. Water lightly at planting, medium at flowering, and heavily throughout harvest time. Avoid overhead watering which can promote disease. Sow directly once soils have reached at least 65F, preferably after the last frost.  Bush beans will produce all of their fruit over a few weeks, then stop producing. Leave the pods on the plant until they have completely dried. Store dry, shelled beans in an airtight container. Cochrane Family Farm is a Certified organic family farm that follows permaculture practices to continually improve the soil. We do not use any chemical sprays or other chemical inputs and only grow hand tended heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We do not grow any vegetable or herb hybrids. Because of these practices our seeds are well adapted and vigorous.

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Our organic certification is through ECOCERT Canada  Ecocert | Act for a more sustainable world

Beans Madiera Maroon