{"product_id":"ga-haricot-rognon-soldier-bio","title":"Organic 'Soldier' ​​kidney bean","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eOrganic 'Soldier' ​​kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a tender and robust Nordic heritage bean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e The 'Soldier' ​​bean is a North American heirloom variety \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"229\"\u003ecultivated since the 1800s\u003c\/strong\u003e , easily recognizable by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"309\"\u003ewhite seeds marked with a red pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e resembling a little soldier—hence its name, also known as the \u003cem data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"382\"\u003ered-eye bean\u003c\/em\u003e . Productive, tender, and meaty, it offers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"443\"\u003ehigh yield\u003c\/strong\u003e even in cooler climates and exhibits \u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"515\"\u003egood drought tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e . Prized for soups, stews, baked beans, and traditional New England casseroles, it remains a classic for gardeners and cooks seeking a flavorful and reliable dry bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bushy habit, upright pods\u003cbr data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"955\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 45 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Northern heirloom bean, \"soldier\/red-eye\" pattern, high yield, drought tolerant, excellent dry bean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender and plump dried beans, mild flavor ideal for stews \u003cbr data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Does not tolerate frost (sow after frosts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e Soak the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003efor a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water to improve germination (longer soaking risks seed death). Sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003edirectly after the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e at a depth of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e2.5–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e . Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e7–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e30 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cbr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) and moderate watering (level 2). For continuous harvesting, sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eseeds every 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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