Climbing beans 'Merveille de Venise'

Climbing bean 'Merveille de Venise' (Phaseolus vulgaris), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The climbing bean 'Merveille de Venise' is an old and exceptional variety , appreciated for its wide and flat pods of an intense golden yellow , often marbled with purple when ripe. It offers a tender and tasty flesh , ideal for fresh consumption, steamed, sautéed or preserved .

Its vigorous and productive plant climbs up to 2.5 to 3 m , producing abundant and prolonged harvests throughout the summer. Resistant and easy to grow, this bean is also distinguished by its ability to tolerate cool temperatures well .

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Climbing bean
Plant habit : Twining, requires support
Height : 2.5 to 3 m
Length of pods : 18 to 22 cm
Color : Golden yellow, marbled with purple when ripe
Texture : Flat, soft and stringless
Flavor : Mild and slightly sweet
Maturity : 65 to 75 days
Tolerance : Cold and disease resistant
Use : Fresh, steamed, sautéed, canned, frozen

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Direct sowing in open ground after all risk of frost ( soil warmed to 16°C minimum )
?? Sowing depth : 2 to 3 cm
?? Germination temperature : 18-25°C
? Germination time : 7 to 10 days
?? Spacing : 15 cm between plants, 50 cm between rows
?? Watering : Regular but moderate, avoid excess humidity
?? Tutoring : Essential (trellis, netting or bamboo teepee)
?? Harvest : Pick regularly to stimulate production

Thanks to its rapid growth and abundant production , the 'Merveille de Venise' bean is perfect for gardeners looking for a colorful and tasty variety .

Use and special features

?? Golden and purple marbled pods
A decorative and tasty variety that brings color to the vegetable garden and to the plate .

?? Soft and wireless
Ideal for fresh, cooked or canned dishes .

?? Durable and ultra-productive
Offers a generous harvest and tolerates cool temperatures well .