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Bean 'Grain de Café'

Name: Bean 'Grain de Café'
Brand: Le potager ornemental de Catherine
SKU: POC-SEMENCES
Price: 4.19 CAD
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Phaseolus vulgaris

Grow Bean 'Grain de Café' from these bean seeds to produce well-filled harvested seeds for use in soups, purées and dishes that are gently simmered. Grain de Café is a climbing bean with round chocolate-brown beans, excellent partially dried or dry. The recommended support measures 2 m (6.6 ft). The supplier lists 85 days for the dry stage; the pods are not presented as tender green beans. For shell beans, open a pod when the seeds are plump but still tender. For a dry harvest, allow the pods to mature and dry on the plants; bring them indoors if rain prevents them from drying outdoors. Do not mix harvested seeds that are still damp with seeds that are already fully dry. Sow directly outdoors after the risk of frost has passed. Sow 2 cm (0.8 in) deep. Leave 15 cm (5.9 in) between plants.

Quantity: ±35 seeds

Common nameBean

FamilyFabaceae

GenusPhaseolus

Speciesvulgaris

CultivarGrain de Café

TypeOpen-pollinated seeds

Botanical namePhaseolus vulgaris

Reproducible seedsYes

Bean 'Grain de Café' belongs to Phaseolus vulgaris. This bean is grown for its seeds, which are shelled from the pods. The stems are climbing. Provide support 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. Round, chocolate-brown seeds. Dry or semi-dry. Productive. Rare. 85 days (dry). These characteristics help you choose its position in the garden and compare this selection with other cultivars in the same group. Plan its location around its growth, leaving enough room to observe and care for the plant. The sowing date, available light and warmth received then influence the pace of growth in Quebec.

In Quebec, wait for the soil and nights to warm before planting out; the last frost date varies by location. Gradually get the plants started indoors accustomed to outdoor wind and direct sunlight before you plant them out in the garden. Water at the base, accounting for rainfall and drainage, and check moisture more closely on hot days. Space the young plants well apart to maintain an accessible path and avoid crowding the foliage. A layer of mulch applied after the soil has warmed helps moderate changes in moisture around the plant's roots.

For shelling bean plants, choose the harvest stage according to use: still-fresh seeds or dry seeds. Do not automatically treat the pods like those of a filet-type bean. Leave a pathway to check how the pods are filling and pick without pulling on the stems. For a dry harvest, bring pods under cover if the weather turns damp, and finish drying in an airy location. Then shell and sort the seeds; only completely dry seeds can be stored in a sealed container. The edible bean harvest must be properly cooked before eating. Keep these bean seeds dry until the next sowing.

Sowing guide

It all startswith a seed.

Sowing depth

2 cm (0.8 in)

Spacing / density

15 cm (5.9 in)

Sowing period

Sow directly outdoors after the risk of frost has passed

Propagation

Seed sowing

Growing method

These seed-starting tips for Bean 'Grain de Café' concern gardening in Quebec and can be adjusted to local frost risks. Sow directly outdoors after the risk of frost has passed. Sow the seeds at a depth of 2 cm (0.8 in). Leave 15 cm (5.9 in) between plants. This crop is identified as Phaseolus vulgaris. Keep the row accessible so that you can shell the harvest and monitor its drying. Harvesting shell beans or dry beans occupies the row longer than harvesting young snap beans. Identify each variety with a durable label so that the beans can be sorted after harvest. Prepare the final growing site and seed-starting supplies first. For seed starting in pots, moisten the growing mix before filling the cells, then sow without compressing it into a hard mass. For direct sowing, remove large soil clods and mark a row that you can locate again after watering. Distribute seeds according to the intended spacing rather than pouring several into one spot. Water the growing medium gently so that the flow of water does not displace the seeds you have sown. Once the seedlings have emerged, keep the healthy young plants and allow enough space for them to continue developing. If seedlings are started indoors, gradually acclimatize them to outdoor conditions before planting them out. Handle the root ball carefully without pulling on the stem. Transplant into prepared soil, then water to help the soil settle into contact with the root ball. Grain de Café is a climbing bean with round chocolate-brown beans, excellent partially dried or dry. The recommended support measures 2 m (6.6 ft).

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Care level

Moderate

Watering

For Bean 'Grain de Café', adjust watering to the stage of growth. Water the seedbed gently so that the seeds remain in place. After establishment, check moisture near the roots rather than judging only by the appearance of the leaves. Direct water to the base and adjust the amount according to rainfall. Check a wind-exposed container more often; excess water must be able to drain freely.

Soil type

To prepare the site for Bean 'Grain de Café', loosen the sowing area. Prepare soil that the roots can explore, without large clods around the seeds. Assess drainage after rain as well: water should not remain around the crown for long. In containers, use a growing mix rather than heavy, compacted garden soil. The fertility requirements described for this plant should guide additions, without automatically adding large amounts of compost.

Fertilization

When feeding Bean 'Grain de Café', begin with the fertility of the growing medium. For this legume, do not repeatedly add nitrogen out of habit. Foliage growth is not the only harvest goal. Before applying fertilizer, examine the soil or growing mix already in use. Measure each application according to the label and the crop's needs, without combining several products at once. In containers, account for nutrients already present in the growing mix. A plant that is suffering from a lack of water cannot be helped simply by applying additional fertilizer.

Moisture

Even moisture without saturation

Seasonal care

Care for Bean 'Grain de Café' should reflect this trait: Grain de Café is a climbing bean with round chocolate-brown seeds, excellent freshly shelled or dry. The recommended support measures 2 m (6.6 ft). The supplier lists 85 days for the dry stage; the pods are not presented as tender green beans. Monitor the pods as they fill. Do not remove healthy foliage simply to speed up drying. Once the pods are dry, harvest in dry weather and finish drying them under cover in an airy location. Start the season with a prepared site and labelled seedlings. During emergence, check that moisture reaches the seed zone without creating a persistent puddle. After planting, observe establishment before adding more fertilizer or pruning. Remove small weeds and check damaged leaves so that isolated damage is not mistaken for a need for fertilizer. Throughout summer, adjust watering to the condition of the soil and the rain received. Check support ties after windy weather, and do not let a tie constrict a thickening stem. Make cuts with a clean tool; do not remove a healthy stem simply to improve the view. In fall, separate what should be harvested, left in place or removed according to the plant's life cycle. After detaching the stems, put the supports away and clean your tools; take care not to move diseased plant debris into other growing areas. Whether the plant returns in spring depends on its stated life cycle, not simply on the word garden in its description. For shell beans, open a pod when the seeds are plump but still tender. For a dry harvest, allow the pods to mature and dry on the plants; bring them indoors if rain prevents them from drying outdoors.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Growth habit

Climbing

Fruiting

For harvesting Bean 'Grain de Café', follow the stage specific to this crop. For shell beans, open a pod when the seeds are plump but still tender. For a dry harvest, allow the pods to mature and dry on the plants; bring them indoors if rain prevents them from drying outdoors. Do not mix harvested seeds that are still damp with seeds that are already fully dry. Monitor the parts to be harvested as they develop. The stated timing does not replace this crop's specific signs of maturity or tenderness. Cut or harvest without injuring neighbouring stems.

Days to maturity

85 days (dry)

Harvest

Grain de Café is a climbing bean with round chocolate-brown beans, excellent partially dried or dry. The recommended support measures 2 m (6.6 ft). The supplier lists 85 days for the dry stage; the pods are not presented as tender green beans. For shell beans, open a pod when the seeds are plump but still tender. For a dry harvest, allow the pods to mature and dry on the plants; bring them indoors if rain prevents them from drying outdoors. Do not mix harvested seeds that are still damp with seeds that are already fully dry.

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

When choosing companions for Bean 'Grain de Café', consider light, access and space. Keep the row accessible so that you can shell the harvest and monitor its drying. Harvesting shell beans or dry beans occupies the row longer than harvesting young snap beans. Identify each variety with a durable label so that the beans can be sorted after harvest. Plan companion planting around the available space and growing requirements. Leave enough light and air around the plant, and keep taller neighbours from covering its foliage. A practical arrangement of plants makes watering and harvesting easier to manage; it does not, by itself, guarantee protection against insect pests or an increase in yield. Keep every crop accessible and maintain its individual spacing.

Recipe idea

From the gardento your plate.

Edible parts

Cooked shelly or dry beans

Here is a preparation suited to cooking the harvest from Bean 'Grain de Café'. Make a soup with the bean harvest and vegetables. Sort and rinse the seeds, then fully cook the bean harvest before adding it to broth with carrots, onion and herbs. Rehydrate dry seeds before cooking; semi-dry seeds need preparation suited to their freshness. Mash some of the cooked seeds to thicken the soup. Add the vegetable pieces and continue cooking until tender. Season at the end and serve with bread. For a salad, cool the thoroughly cooked bean harvest, then add parsley, oil and lemon juice. Never use raw dry seeds as a garnish. This suggestion is for a cooked dish, not a canning recipe for room-temperature storage. Promptly refrigerate leftovers in a clean container. Grain de Café is a climbing bean with round chocolate-brown beans, excellent partially dried or dry. The recommended support measures 2 m (6.6 ft). The supplier lists 85 days for the dry stage; the pods are not presented as tender green beans.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions,answered.

How do you start Bean 'Grain de Café' seeds in Quebec?

For Bean 'Grain de Café', direct sow outdoors after the risk of frost has passed. Sow the seeds at a depth of 2 cm (0.8 in). Leave 15 cm (5.9 in) between plants. To choose a sowing date in Quebec, begin with your local frost risk, then apply the timing recommended for this crop. Always plan indoor seed starting by counting backwards from the expected planting date; do not start the seeds too early simply on principle. Prepare containers before sowing and label the variety. Maintain moisture suited to the seeds without leaving standing water. When sowing directly in the garden, prepare the row before distributing the seeds and water gently.

How much space should you allow for Bean 'Grain de Café'?

For Bean 'Grain de Café', Grain de Café is a climbing bean with round chocolate-brown seeds, excellent freshly shelled or dry. The recommended support measures 2 m (6.6 ft). The supplier lists 85 days for the dry stage; the pods are not presented as tender green beans. Keep the row accessible so that you can shell the harvest and monitor its drying. Harvesting shell beans or dry beans occupies the row longer than harvesting young snap beans. Identify each variety with a durable label so that the beans can be sorted after harvest. Choose the position according to this plant's habit and growth, then leave access for watering and cutting. If the plants require a support, put it in place before their stems begin to grow longer. The distance between plants does not replace a working aisle.

How should you manage watering for Bean 'Grain de Café'?

Caring for Bean 'Grain de Café' requires observing the plant. Check the growing mix or soil near the roots before watering. Water must reach the root ball, and excess water must then be able to drain from the container or soil. Recent rain, wind and heat affect how often watering is needed. Water at the base rather than routinely wetting the flowers and foliage. When a plant wilts, check its root ball as well: adding water to an already saturated root ball will not solve every problem. Use a gentle stream when watering newly sown seeds. Monitor the pods as they fill. Do not remove healthy foliage simply to speed up drying. Once the pods are dry, harvest in dry weather and finish drying them under cover in an airy location.

How should you monitor the development of Bean 'Grain de Café'?

The growth of Bean 'Grain de Café' follows this profile. Grain de Café is a climbing bean with round chocolate-brown beans, excellent partially dried or dry. The recommended support measures 2 m (6.6 ft). The supplier lists 85 days for the dry stage; the pods are not presented as tender green beans. Monitor the pods as they fill. Do not remove healthy foliage simply to speed up drying. Once the pods are dry, harvest in dry weather and finish drying them under cover in an airy location. For shell beans, open a pod when the seeds are plump but still tender. For a dry harvest, allow the pods to mature and dry on the plants; bring them indoors if rain prevents them from drying outdoors. Do not mix harvested seeds that are still damp with seeds that are already fully dry. Keep the row accessible so that you can shell the harvest and monitor its drying.

What growth stage should you look for in Bean 'Grain de Café'?

For Bean 'Grain de Café', open a pod for the semi-dry harvest when the seeds are plump but still tender. For a dry harvest, allow the pods to mature and dry on the plants; bring them indoors if rain prevents them from drying outdoors. Do not mix harvested seeds that are still damp with seeds that are already fully dry. Grain de Café is a climbing bean with round chocolate-brown beans, excellent partially dried or dry. The recommended support measures 2 m (6.6 ft). The supplier lists 85 days for the dry stage; the pods are not presented as tender green beans. The schedule is a guide, but observing the plant determines the right moment. Follow the recommended stage for the part harvested, and distinguish botanical maturity from culinary quality. Harvest with a clean tool when the stem resists, and immediately sort out damaged parts. For a bouquet flower, choose a healthy stem when this use is confirmed.