{"product_id":"ga-haricot-nain-speckled-zebra-bio","title":"Organic dwarf bean 'Speckled Zebra'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eOrganic 'Speckled Zebra' dwarf bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a unique dwarf bean with zebra-like patterns and great adaptability\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eThe 'Speckled Zebra' bean is a heritage variety derived from a selection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eLittle Brown Zebra\u003c\/strong\u003e , grown and improved directly on the farm for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"334\"\u003ediverse patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e . As the name suggests, approximately half the seeds display \u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"445\"\u003ebeautiful dark zebra stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e , while the other half are \u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eentirely black\u003c\/strong\u003e . Dwarf and compact, reaching only \u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e35 cm (14″)\u003c\/strong\u003e , it adapts remarkably well to climatic variations: it \u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eslows or speeds up its growth\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the weather, making it an \u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eexcellent choice for novice gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e . Productive, easy to grow, and consistent, it produces pods full of flavorful dried beans, perfect for cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf, bushy\u003cbr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 to 35 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Unique zebra patterns, black or striped seeds, very adaptable, ideal for beginners, dwarf type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender dried bean, holds its shape well when cooked \u003cbr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e To improve germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003esoak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water (longer soaking damages them). 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