{"product_id":"ga-haricot-grimpant-witsa-pole-bio","title":"Organic 'Witsa Pole' climbing bean","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eOrganic 'Witsa Pole' climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from Gaia seed company, a productive, tender climbing bean perfect for fresh consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eThe 'Witsa Pole' bean is a vigorous heirloom variety, producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eround, almost straight pods\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e6 to 6.5 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e , of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"329\"\u003evibrant medium green\u003c\/strong\u003e . The pods are \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"365\"\u003estringless\u003c\/strong\u003e , making them particularly tender and enjoyable to eat fresh. The white seeds confirm its status as a good classic green bean. Climbing but easy to grow, it provides a consistent harvest throughout the season when properly trained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Climbing, requires support\u003cbr data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"887\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 180 to 240 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round pods, 6–6.5”, stringless, tender flesh, ideal for fresh consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, sweet, perfectly smooth bean\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eTo maximize germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003esoak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water (longer soaking results in seed mortality). Sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003edirectly after the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , at a depth of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e2.5–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e Space the plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e7 to 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e15 to 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows depending on the support structure.\u003cbr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e Germination in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e8 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e21 and 31 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (optimum 26 °C). \u003cbr data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3), water moderately (level 2), and provide a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003etrellis, teepee, or netting\u003c\/strong\u003e to support vertical growth. 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