{"product_id":"ga-haricot-purple-moon-hyacinth-bio","title":"Organic 'Purple Moon Hyacinth' bean","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"153\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eOrganic 'Purple Moon' hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus) from the seed company Gaia, a spectacular vine with lilac flowers and reddish-purple pods\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eThe 'Purple Moon' hyacinth bean is a superb heirloom variety of \u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eLablab purpureus\u003c\/strong\u003e , cultivated as much for its beauty as for its edible young pods. It grows \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"355\"\u003evigorously\u003c\/strong\u003e , forming a climbing vine adorned with bright \u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e, pale purple flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"478\"\u003ethick, flat, curved pods\u003c\/strong\u003e of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"509\"\u003edeep reddish-purple\u003c\/strong\u003e . This decorative and productive plant is ideal for covering trellises, arbors, or fences while providing an abundant harvest. Early and vibrant, it naturally attracts pollinators throughout the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary \u003cbr data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vigorous climbing vine\u003cbr data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"968\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 180 to 300 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 10 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vibrant lilac flowers, decorative purple pods, fast-growing, heirloom variety, highly ornamental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dark green\u003cbr data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Young pods are edible (to be cooked), seeds are intended for dry use\u003cbr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eSoak the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003efor a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water to aid germination (longer soaking risks death). 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To stagger the harvest, sow at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e3-week intervals\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e Harvest \u003cstrong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eimmature pods\u003c\/strong\u003e for fresh consumption. 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