Vigorous bean for dry seed use. Pods shortish, broad and stringy. Late ripening into attractive small round black seeds. Creamy and nutty flavour.
Bean colour: black
Pod colour: light green
Pod length: 10 cm
Type: bush shell bean
Temperature requirements: frost-sensitive
Nutrient requirements: manuring not necessary
Seed spacing between the row: 40-60 cm
Seed spacing in the row: 8-10 cm
Sowing depth: 2-3 cm
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Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.