{"product_id":"ga-haricot-yellow-eyed-bio","title":"Organic 'Yellow Eyed' Bean","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eOrganic 'Yellow Eyed' beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a creamy, tender dried bean highly prized by chefs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eThe 'Yellow Eyed' bean is a heritage variety from Maine, \u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eearly-maturing\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"224\"\u003evigorous\u003c\/strong\u003e , and highly prized for cooking. Its white beans, marked with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"310\"\u003egolden-yellow eye,\u003c\/strong\u003e retain their shape when cooked and develop an incomparably \u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"385\"\u003ecreamy texture\u003c\/strong\u003e , ideal for soups, purées, stews, and sauces. \u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eIndeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e in growth, this variety produces abundantly throughout the season and remains a favorite among chefs thanks to its mild flavor and excellent shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eSpread\/carrying habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Undetermined, semi-climbing depending on conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"865\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 60 to 120 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Maine bean, distinctive yellow eye, very creamy, retains its shape when cooked, culinary favorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Creamy, mild, ideal for stews and soups\u003cbr data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eTo encourage germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1352\"\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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