(75 days fresh - 100 - 105 days dry) Phaseolus vulgaris Coco de Boheme pole beans are a French heirloom dry bean. The plants grow about 5 ft tall, vining and very heavy yields of delicious beans that can be eaten fresh or shelled and used as a dry bean which is what they are better known for. Meaty, buttery texture and rich flavor when cooked. The seeds are half creamy white and half mottled maroon beige in color. Definitely a great, easy to grow choice for home gardeners.
Certified organic 30+ seeds/packet
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. Make small, successive plantings every 10 days for a continuous harvest. 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.
Our organic certification is through ECOCERT Canada Ecocert | Act for a more sustainable world