{"product_id":"ga-haricot-nain-iroquois-corn-bread-bio","title":"Organic dwarf bean 'Iroquois Corn Bread'","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Iroquois Corn Bread' dwarf bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a heritage Tuscarora bean variety specially preserved for bean bread\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Iroquois Corn Bread' bean is a heritage variety deeply connected to the culinary and cultural history of the \u003cstrong\u003eTuscarora Nation\u003c\/strong\u003e . Passed down to Elder Norton Rickard when he was a teenager, these beans came from an elderly Tuscarora woman who had insisted they be \u003cstrong\u003ecultivated and never allowed to perish\u003c\/strong\u003e . Traditionally used for \u003cstrong\u003ebean bread\u003c\/strong\u003e —a dish where cornmeal and beans are boiled together—they produce \u003cstrong\u003elarge, plump, oblong beans\u003c\/strong\u003e , perfect for hearty meals. The \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, undemanding\u003c\/strong\u003e plants provide an abundant harvest of beautiful dried beans, also delicious as a substitute for kidney beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf, bushy, very robust\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 45 to 60 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tuscarora heritage variety, large oblong beans, ideal for bean bread, very productive and resilient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Large, soft, mealy grains, excellent for stews\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Soak the seeds \u003cstrong\u003efor a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water (longer soaking risks death). Sow directly outdoors \u003cstrong\u003eafter the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , at a depth of \u003cstrong\u003e2.5–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cbr\u003eSpace the plants \u003cstrong\u003e7 to 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong\u003e45 to 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Germination takes \u003cstrong\u003e8 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e21 to 31 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (optimum 26 °C).\u003cbr\u003e Grow in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) and water moderately (level 2). For a continuous harvest, sow every \u003cstrong\u003e3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest when the \u003cstrong\u003epods are completely dry\u003c\/strong\u003e , with hard, mature seeds. Ensure \u003cstrong\u003egood air circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e around the plants to prevent mold.\u003cbr\u003e Store only \u003cstrong\u003edried beans\u003c\/strong\u003e , in a cool, dry and airtight place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • In \u003cstrong\u003eTuscarora bean bread\u003c\/strong\u003e (bean and corn flour mixture)\u003cbr\u003e • In \u003cstrong\u003estews\u003c\/strong\u003e where their plump texture excels\u003cbr\u003e • In thick soups and traditional stews\u003cbr\u003e • In hearty bean salads \u003cbr\u003e• As a substitute for kidney beans in chili or cassoulet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Iroquois Corn Bread'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e bean is a true \u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous treasure\u003c\/strong\u003e , carefully preserved through generations. Hardy, productive, and steeped in history, it deserves a place of honor in any heritage vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075552338080,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Haricotnain_IroquoisCornBread_bioGaia.webp?v=1765479541","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-haricot-nain-iroquois-corn-bread-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}