Iroquois Bread Pole 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.
Quantity: Envelope of about 20 seeds |
Plant type: Annual |
Family: Fabaceae |
Color: Red |
Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
Sowing: Directly in the garden |
Row spacing: 30 cm to 35 cm |
Days to maturity: 100 days |
Germination: 5 to 15 days |
Plant spacing: 20 cm |
Depth: 2 cm |
Exposure: Full sun |
Watering: If needed |
Soil: All types of soils |
Shape: Climbing |
Width: 20 cm to 30 cm |
Height: 2 m |