{"product_id":"vermont-cranberry-dried-bean","title":"Vermont Cranberry Dried Bean (Heirloom 70-95 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beloved heirloom in New England since the 18th century. The cranberry-red beans are early maturing and suited for growing in northern gardens. The flavor is equally sweet and earthy, with a smooth texture. Pods are 6” long, hold 5-6 beans, and are used as a shelling or dried bean.  They are an all-purpose bean, used in soups, salads, for baking, and in a variety of other delicious ways. Semi-bush type. Grown in Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1 oz. (approx. 65-80 seeds)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #327138;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4-10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Sowing Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1” deep \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After the last frost, when soil temperatures are above 60ºF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow 2-3” apart. Planting in soil under 60ºF results in poor germination. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much does a packet plant: \u003c\/b\u003e12-15 foot single row \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leave beans on the plant until most of the leaves have turned brown and pods are dried and withered. If fall weather is wet or frost threatens the harvest, pull up the plants, and finish drying indoors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grow in light, well-drained soil, and provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods. Do not over-fertilize with nitrogen, which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth. Adding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/collections\/inoculant\" title=\"Inoculant\"\u003einoculant\u003c\/a\u003e at planting time aids in a larger harvest and more robust plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519188865077,"sku":"10134","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/10134.VermontCranberryBean.Veg.2027.Low.jpg?v=1793650200","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/vermont-cranberry-dried-bean","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}