Cherokee Trail of Tears bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
This bean was brought by the Cherokee during their journey on the Path of Tears. Following the Treaty of New Échota, the American government decided to apply the Indian Removal Act and to strip the Indians of their lands and hand them over to white settlers. This was followed by the imprisonment and deportation of the tribes to other lands, west of the Mississippi. The majority of the deportees were transported by boat, except 18,000 who had to travel more than 3000 km on foot. They set out in October 1838 and arrived at Fort Gibson in March 1839. During their journey, 4,000 of them perished due to the harsh winters. The trail they followed was therefore named Trail of tears or The Trail where they cried.
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Avoid handling or removing weeds when the beans are wet to prevent the spread of disease.
| Plant type: Annual |
| Quantity: Envelope of about 25 seeds |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Shape: Climbing |
| Soil: All types of soils |
| Watering: Regular |
| Sowing: Directly in the garden |
| Germination: 5 to 10 days |
| Plant spacing: 8 cm |
| Row spacing: 75 cm |
| Depth: 2 cm to 3 cm |
| Width: 1,5 m |
| Color: Black |
| Family: Fabaceae |