La Semence Bio - Coconut bean big borlotto

BIG BORLOTTO DWARF COCO BEAN

Description: The Big borlotto shelling bean is dwarf, producing creamy-white pods with bright red variegation and 5 to 6 seeds.

Family: Fabaceae (legumes)

Latin name: Phasolus vulgaris L. var. nanus

Exposure: sunny

Weight: 75 g

Growing Guide

Soil care: light, well-tilled soil.

Sowing: 2 to 3 cm deep, in rows 50 cm apart, one seed every 5 cm or in stacks of 5 seeds every 20 cm. Beans germinate at temperatures above 14°C. Hoe regularly on the surface and 10 days after emergence, and ridge the plant.

Emergence: in 9 to 12 days.

Watering: water copiously before sowing and after emergence.

Harvest: 60 days after sowing. Harvest 2 to 3 times a week.

Storage: one week in the crisper.

Origin: beans come from Central America and the Andes.

Growing tips La Semence Bio ® : for regular harvests, remember to stagger sowing (every 15 days).

Cooking

This variety is very tasty fresh, prepared as a pistou soup. Dry, the beans need to be soaked for 10-12 hours before cooking. They are also delicious in salads and pan-fried dishes.

Like all legumes, they are rich in carbohydrates and proteins. They are an excellent source of potassium, iron, vitamins and fiber.

Advice and suggestions are given for information purposes only, and do not constitute a guarantee of harvest.