{"product_id":"ga-haricot-rognon-yellow-kidney-bio","title":"Organic 'Yellow Kidney' Beans","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eOrganic 'Yellow Kidney' kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a robust, flavorful African yellow bean ideal for long cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eThe 'Yellow Kidney' bean, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"228\"\u003ethe African yellow bean\u003c\/strong\u003e , is a heritage variety prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"299\"\u003egolden-yellow seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"323\"\u003ehard shell\u003c\/strong\u003e , which helps it \u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eretain its shape during cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e . This makes it a perfect dried bean for stews, soups, and casseroles. Very popular in many African culinary traditions, it thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"558\"\u003ewarm weather\u003c\/strong\u003e , dislikes cold, and prefers well-drained but regularly watered soil. A productive and reliable variety, it is valued for its exceptional texture, even when cooked for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary \u003cbr data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bushy, upright pods\u003cbr data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"959\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 45 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e : Yellow grains, retains its shape when cooked, African origin, productive, loves heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Firm-fleshed dried bean with a mild and stable flavor when cooked.\u003cbr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eTo encourage germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003esoak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water (longer soaking may kill the seeds). 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