{"product_id":"ga-haricot-nain-navy-bio","title":"Organic 'Navy' dwarf bean","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eOrganic 'Navy' dwarf bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a classic, productive and reliable dry bean\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eThe 'Navy' bean is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"175\"\u003edwarf\u003c\/strong\u003e heirloom variety prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"220\"\u003ehigh yield\u003c\/strong\u003e and uniform white beans, perfect for soups, purées, stews, and casseroles. 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Its compact growth makes it an ideal choice for small gardens and novice gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eSpread\/carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf, upright\u003cbr data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"870\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Classic white bean, very productive, long pods, perfect for dried beans, reliable heirloom variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sweet, creamy dried bean, excellent for soups and purées\u003cbr data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eTo improve germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003esoak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water (longer soaking increases the risk of death). 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