Ferland Family Flat Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
The Ferland family bean is an ancestral yellow flat climbing bean, preserved by René Paquet of Heritage Seeds. Coming from Saints-Anges, they were given to Mr. Gérard Parent in 2001 by Mrs. Carmelle Boily Ferland (1916-2015), the having previously received from her parents (Cleophas Boily and Demerise Turmel). According to Mr. Paquet, having received them from Mr. Parent, they date from before 1900. The pods are eaten fresh, even at an advanced level of maturity, or as a legume. Request a tutor.
| Plant type: Annual |
| Quantity: Envelope of about 25 seeds |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Shape: Climbing |
| Watering: Regular |
| Sowing: Directly in the garden |
| Days to maturity: 55 days fresh, 100 days dry |
| Germination: 5 to 15 days |
| Plant spacing: 15 cm |
| Row spacing: 30 cm to 35 cm |
| Depth: 2 cm |
| Width: 30 cm |
| Height: 90 cm |
| Color: Green |
| Family: Fabaceae |