{"product_id":"ga-haricot-runner-black-turtle-bio","title":"Organic runner bean 'Black Turtle'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eOrganic 'Black Turtle' bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a heritage dry bean, vigorous and incredibly productive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eThe 'Black Turtle' bean is an heirloom variety dating back over \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e150 years\u003c\/strong\u003e , highly prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eexceptional productivity\u003c\/strong\u003e , hardiness, and excellent cooking qualities. 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The small, glossy black beans are ideal for soups, chili, stews, or warm salads. \u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eDisease\u003c\/strong\u003e -resistant, \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eheat\u003c\/strong\u003e -tolerant, and very robust, it is a reliable variety for both novice and experienced gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eSpread\/carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Semi-standard, requires a stand\u003cbr data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"961\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 90 to 150 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : A 150-year-old, semi-vining variety, very productive, disease and heat resistant, excellent dried bean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dense-fleshed black bean, sweet and robust flavor \u003cbr data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e To encourage germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003esoak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water (longer soaking will kill the seeds). 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