{"product_id":"ga-haricot-nain-adzuki-bio","title":"Organic 'Adzuki' dwarf bean","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eOrganic 'Adzuki' dwarf bean (Vigna angularis \/ Phaseolus vulgaris \u003cem data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e) from Gaia seed company, a nutritious, digestible red bean perfect for Asian and fusion cuisine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eThe 'Adzuki' bean is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eshort-season\u003c\/strong\u003e heirloom variety that produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"289\"\u003esmall, bushy, highly productive plants\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its long, slender pods contain numerous \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"382\"\u003esmall red beans\u003c\/strong\u003e , rich in nutrients and traditionally used to accompany rice, in soups, Asian desserts, sweet stuffings, or stews. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"546\"\u003etender texture\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"575\"\u003ehigh digestibility\u003c\/strong\u003e , and abundance of \u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"620\"\u003evitamins (A, B, C, E)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eminerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese)\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a valuable food. Productive, robust, and easy to grow, it often yields \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"807\"\u003etwo harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e in a single warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e( \u003cem data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eNote: Mung beans and adzuki beans belong to \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eVigna\u003c\/strong\u003e , but are still cultivated as Phaseolus in vegetable gardens. Gaia lists them under Phaseolus vulgaris.\u003c\/em\u003e )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf, bushy\u003cbr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 to 45 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Asian red bean, nutritious, easy to digest, two-stage growth, excellent flavor with rice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Soft, mealy, slightly sweet\u003cbr data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003e To improve germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1678\"\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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Hang the plants upside down in a well-ventilated area, then beat the bunch to extract the seeds. \u003cbr data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eStorage tip\u003c\/strong\u003e : Only freeze \u003cstrong data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003edried beans\u003c\/strong\u003e , in order to preserve their quality and avoid pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2706\"\u003e • Traditionally \u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003emixed with rice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e • As \u003cstrong data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003eadzuki paste\u003c\/strong\u003e for Asian desserts (anko)\u003cbr data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e • In \u003cstrong data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eJapanese or Korean soups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003e • In \u003cstrong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003emild curries\u003c\/strong\u003e , stews or soups\u003cbr data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003e • In flour or red bean puree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003e The ' \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdzuki'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e bean is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003enutritious and time-honored classic\u003c\/strong\u003e , perfect for diversifying your vegetable garden and discovering new flavors. 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