Traditional variety for open cultivation, medium to late harvest, pods with decorative red speckles. Very good cropper and strong foliage growth. Suitable for drying.
Bean colour: marbled grey-violet
Pod colour: green, purple spots
Pod length: 20-25 cm
Type: climbing bean
Temperature requirements: frost-sensitive
Nutrient requirements: medium
Seed spacing between the row: 70-150 cm
Seed spacing in the row: 40 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.
