Organic runner bean 'Piros Feher'
'Piros Fehér' organic climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a heritage Hungarian bean with vigorous vines
The 'Piros Fehér' bean — pronounced Pee-Rosh-Fay-Hair — is a heritage Hungarian variety classified as a climbing (semi-pruning) bean intended for dry bean production. Its elaborate vines require a trellis or sturdy support and offer a high yield of long pods containing white seeds marked with red. Robust, productive, and flavorful, it is an excellent dry bean for traditional cooking, stews, soups, and casseroles. This variety is distinguished by its vigor, reliability, and ability to produce abundantly throughout the warm season.
Companion plants : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary
Nefarious plants : Alliums, Beetroot
Spread/Habit : Semi-climbing, long vines
Plant height : 150 to 240 cm depending on the support
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Heritage Hungarian variety, semi-climbing, dry bean, vigorous vines
Leaf color : Medium green
Texture/flavor : Dense and flavorful dried bean
Cold tolerance : Not frost tolerant
Farming method
To improve germination, soak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours in lukewarm water (longer soaking risks death). Sow directly outdoors after the last frost , at a depth of 2.5–5 cm . Space the plants 7 to 10 cm apart, with 45 to 60 cm between rows.
Provide full sun exposure (level 3) and moderate watering (level 2). Provide a sturdy trellis or stake to support the vines.
Germination takes 8 to 10 days at temperatures between 21 and 31°C (optimum 26°C). For continuous harvesting, sow at 3-week intervals .
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the pods and seeds are fully mature and dry . Allow sufficient space and ventilation to ensure optimal drying of the beans at the end of the season.
Store only dried beans , in airtight containers away from moisture.
Usage ideas
• In Hungarian stews or simmered dishes
• In a hearty bean soup
• In dried bean salads
• As a basis for traditional Central European dishes
• As a bean puree or spread
The 'Piros Fehér' bean is a Hungarian treasure: productive, vigorous and delicious, perfect for gardeners looking for a quality dry bean to grow on a trellis.
