Quantity
About 20 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Fabaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The organic 'Northeaster' pole bean is a variety of Phaseolus vulgaris particularly valued for its vigor, early maturity, and ability to yield good harvests even where summer seems to pass too quickly. In the vegetable garden, its long, twining stems quickly climb stakes, creating a productive green screen that enlivens the space while optimizing the growing area. Its pale green pods, easily visible among the foliage, facilitate harvesting and allow for regular picking, almost daily during peak season. Tender and flavorful, they lend themselves to a wide variety of culinary uses, from stir-fries to soups, as well as being suitable for freezing to extend garden enjoyment. Like other beans, this variety also contributes to soil dynamics through its association with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, making it an interesting crop in a well-planned garden rotation. Easy to grow in full sun in loose, well-drained soil, it is particularly suitable for gardeners who want to achieve a generous yield quickly. Its rapid growth, vertical habit, and good adaptation to cool climates make it a valuable ally for short-season gardens. Productive, practical, and flavorful, 'Northeaster' fully deserves its place among the most reliable pole beans in the vegetable garden.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2.5 to 4 cm (1 to 1.6 in)
Establishment temperature
18 to 30 °C (64 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Friable and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to September
Harvest60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCorn, squash, radishes
Avoid planting withOnions, leeks
Fresh consumption, soups, stir-fries, freezing, preserves
