Pois-fève Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Dwarf bean that produces a legume halfway between a pea and a broad bean. According to the Potager d'Antan "In 1999, it was cultivated by 80-year-old Mr. Laliberté de Lotbinière, who confirmed the uniqueness of this plant throughout Canada. (…) Presented by the son of Mr. Laliberté to Antoine D'Avignon, a protective angel of the Semencier du Patrimoine. Died in 2003, it was his sister, Madame Gisèle Davignon who passed them on to us. »Delicious in pea soup, a traditional dish in Quebec at the beginning of the last century. This variety is considered very rare and in danger of extinction.
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Easy to maintain.
Plant type: Annual |
Quantity: Envelope of about 25 seeds |
Exposure: Full sun |
Shape: Dwarf |
Soil: All types of soils |
Watering: Low water requirement |
Sowing: Directly in the garden |
Plantation: After the last frosts |
Days to maturity: 60 days |
Germination: 5 to 10 days |
Plant spacing: 15 cm |
Row spacing: 30 cm |
Depth: 2 cm |
Width: 30 cm |
Height: 30 cm |
Color: Green |
Family: Fabaceae |