Fabacées • Phaseolus vulgaris var. nana

Heritage Golden Dried Beans - Organic

"Some seeds carry within them the taste of the past and the hope of the future."

$4.49

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The Heritage Golden Bean embodies a living chapter of Quebec's agricultural history. Carefully preserved by the Cantin family in the Portneuf region for generations, it bears witness to a farming expertise deeply rooted in the land. With its long, deep mustard-yellow pods, it stands out as much for its understated beauty as for its cultural richness. Each seed tells a story of transmission, patience, and respect for the land.

In the vegetable garden, this semi-climbing variety grows vigorously. It forms sturdy, bushy plants that may require light support when well-watered. Hardy and undemanding, it adapts well to Quebec's climate, even in poor soil, as long as it is well-drained and warmed.

Its steady growth makes it a reliable companion for gardeners seeking both a food source for preservation and a plant that contributes to the overall health of the garden. Growing Heritage Gold means choosing a vegetable garden rooted in life, memory, and resilience.

  • Growing climate: Temperate climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasions for weeding and moderate watering
    Note: Sensitive to excessive soil moisture

Once rehydrated, its firm, fragrant grains cook in just two hours, revealing a rich and authentic flavor. It is generally eaten in soups, stews, or simmered slowly to accompany traditional dishes.

Once cultivated by the Cantin family, it is now considered a heritage variety on the verge of extinction. Some theories even suggest an ancient link to First Nations agricultural practices, although this remains to be confirmed. Incorporating the Heritage Golden Bean into your garden also means participating in the preservation of regional and culinary expertise.

Heritage Golden Dried Beans - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Outdoor seeding

Germination time

5-12 jours

Germination temperature

21° to 27° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep

Transplantation

Transplantation not recommended

Technical

Row sowing

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 90 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between rows

45 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant not very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

45 cm

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