{"product_id":"ga-haricot-grimpant-louisiana-purple-bio","title":"Organic 'Louisiana Purple' climbing bean","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eOrganic 'Louisiana Purple' climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from Gaia seed company, an early, productive, and drought-resistant purple bean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eThe 'Louisiana Purple' bean is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"231\"\u003every early\u003c\/strong\u003e heirloom variety, prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"279\"\u003elong harvest season\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eremarkably vigorous\u003c\/strong\u003e green and purple vines. Well-suited to warm climates, it exhibits \u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eexcellent drought resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e while producing abundant, fleshy, and flavorful \u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e6-inch purple pods\u003c\/strong\u003e . The young pods are \u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"563\"\u003estringless\u003c\/strong\u003e , tender, and very fragrant, ideal for eating fresh. This is a reliable, generous climbing bean, perfect for gardeners seeking a colorful and productive variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vigorous climber with long yield\u003cbr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"983\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 180 to 240 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very early maturing, 6\" purple pods, stringless when young, very productive, drought resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Green mixed with purple\u003cbr data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, soft, excellent flavor \u003cbr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e To improve germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003esoak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water (longer soaking will result in death). Sow directly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eafter the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , at a depth of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e2.5–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e Space the plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e7 to 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e15 to 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows depending on the support installation. 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