{"product_id":"ga-haricot-nain-red-kidney-bio","title":"Organic 'Red Kidney' dwarf bean","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eOrganic 'Red Kidney' dwarf bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a heritage red bean, productive and ideal for stews\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eThe 'Red Kidney' bean is an heirloom variety that forms a \u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"230\"\u003ecompact bush\u003c\/strong\u003e reaching about \u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e2 feet in height\u003c\/strong\u003e , renowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eabundant production\u003c\/strong\u003e of very \u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"347\"\u003elarge red kidney beans\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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A stable, reliable, and easy-to-grow variety, perfect for home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary \u003cbr data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf, bushy\u003cbr data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"910\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very large red beans, mild flavor that absorbs seasonings, productive, heirloom variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, sweet bean, perfect for stews\u003cbr data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eTo encourage germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003esoak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water (longer soaking will damage them). 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