{"product_id":"ga-haricot-malawi-green-mix-bio","title":"Organic 'Malawi Green Mix' bean","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eOrganic 'Malawi Green Mix' climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from Gaia Seeds, a vigorous and tasty Malawian heritage bean\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eThe 'Malawi Green Mix' bean, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"209\"\u003ethe malachite bean\u003c\/strong\u003e , was introduced to Malawi by German settlers in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e1800s\u003c\/strong\u003e . This heirloom variety grows into a \u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"349\"\u003evigorous vine\u003c\/strong\u003e that can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e6 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e in height, producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e4- to 5-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e pods, ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eshelling\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"497\"\u003emineral-green\u003c\/strong\u003e beans, reminiscent of malachite, offer a \u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"563\"\u003erich, deep flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , particularly appreciated in \u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"611\"\u003esoups\u003c\/strong\u003e , stews, and traditional recipes. Hardy, productive, and ornamental, it is an excellent dry bean for home gardeners and those passionate about agricultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Climbing, vigorous\u003cbr data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 180 cm (6′)\u003cbr data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Malawi variety, mineral green color, excellent for shelling, very tasty in soup, climbing habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tasty dried grains, ideal texture for soups \u003cbr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e To improve germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1508\"\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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