{"product_id":"ga-haricot-nain-zolfino-bio","title":"Organic 'Zolfino' dwarf bean","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eOrganic 'Zolfino' dwarf bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a rare, creamy and heritage Italian bean\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eThe 'Zolfino' bean, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"177\"\u003ethe sulfur bean\u003c\/strong\u003e , is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"224\"\u003every rare Italian\u003c\/strong\u003e dwarf variety originating from Pratomagno in the Casentino region of Tuscany. Long threatened with extinction, it was saved thanks to the passionate work of the \u003cem data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eAssociazione del fagiolo Zolfino del Pratomagno (Zolfino Bean Growers Association of Pratomagno\u003c\/em\u003e ). This bean is distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"465\"\u003epale yellow seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e , its \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eincomparable creamy\u003c\/strong\u003e texture, and its remarkable digestibility. Highly prized in traditional Tuscan cuisine, it is ideal for soups, stews, purées, and rustic Italian dishes. Compact, productive, and perfectly adapted to hot, dry climates, the Zolfino is a true gem of the heritage vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf, bushy\u003cbr data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 to 45 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : An ultra-rare Italian variety, with sulfur-yellow, creamy, and very digestible seeds; a heritage variety, threatened and then saved by a local association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Creamy, tender, very fine dried bean \u003cbr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e To encourage germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003esoak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water (longer soaking will result in seed death). Sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003edirectly after the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , at a depth of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e2.5–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e Space the plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e7 to 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows.\u003cbr data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e Germination in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e8 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e21 and 31 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (optimum 26 °C). \u003cbr data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003ePlace in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3), with moderate watering (level 2). To extend production, sow every \u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e Harvest when the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003epods turn brown and are completely dry\u003c\/strong\u003e . Ensure good air circulation to facilitate the final drying of the beans.\u003cbr data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e Store only \u003cstrong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003edried beans\u003c\/strong\u003e , in airtight containers, in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e • In \u003cstrong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eribollita\u003c\/strong\u003e or other traditional Tuscan soups\u003cbr data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e • In mild and creamy stews\u003cbr data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eZolfino bean puree\u003c\/strong\u003e , a local specialty\u003cbr data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e • In warm salads of thin beans\u003cbr data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003e • As an accompaniment to white meats or fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eThe ' \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZolfino'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e bean is a Tuscan gastronomic treasure: creamy, rare, and steeped in heritage. 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