{"product_id":"ga-haricot-grimpant-snap-kew-blue-pole-snap-bio","title":"Organic snap climbing bean 'Kew Blue Pole Snap'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e'Kew Blue Pole Snap' organic climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from Gaia seed company, an exceptional purple snap bean, productive and resistant to cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThe 'Kew Blue Pole Snap' bean is a heritage variety \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eoriginating from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew\u003c\/strong\u003e , notable for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"346\"\u003edeep purple stems, leaves, and pods\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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The seeds dry quickly before rain, making it one of Gaia's \u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"809\"\u003emost productive\u003c\/strong\u003e pole beans, once a staple in their vegetable markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eSpread\/growth\u003c\/strong\u003e : Climbing, vigorous, continuous production\u003cbr data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 180 to 240 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dark purple foliage and pods, excellent vintage, very productive, germinates in moist soil, Kew heritage variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dark purple\u003cbr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Crunchy, tender, excellent raw \u003cbr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tolerates cool temperatures but not frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e To improve germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003esoak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water (longer soaking will kill the seeds). 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Provide a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003esturdy trellis\u003c\/strong\u003e : this bean is an excellent climber. 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