Iroquois Bread bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
These large mottled red and brown beans were grown in most Iroquoian communities, also called Haudenosaunee. They were shared with us by the Mohawk. Any First Nations person is welcome to ask us for free.
Plant type: Annual |
Quantity: Envelope of about 20 seeds |
Exposure: Full sun |
Shape: Climbing |
Soil: All types of soils |
Watering: If needed |
Sowing: Directly in the garden |
Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
Days to maturity: 100 days |
Germination: 5 to 15 days |
Plant spacing: 20 cm |
Row spacing: 30 cm to 35 cm |
Depth: 2 cm |
Width: 20 cm to 30 cm |
Height: 2 m |
Color: Red |
Family: Fabaceae |