The "Merveille du Piémont" bean from Jardins de l'Écoumène (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an old variety and highly regarded for its tasty beans and ease of growing. With its distinctive colors and crunchy texture, it is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add a unique touch to their vegetable garden.
Spread: Semi-climbing (needs light support)
Plant height: 60-80 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 40 seeds
Companion plants: Corn, carrots, beets
Enemy plants: Onions, leeks
The "Merveille du Piémont" beans are distinguished by their yellow color with purple stripes, offering an attractive visual contrast that makes them easy to spot among the green foliage. The pods are flat and can reach up to 20 cm in length, adding a decorative and practical touch to the harvest. Their crunchy texture and slightly sweet flavor, with hints of nuttiness, make them a delicious and versatile food, ideal to eat raw, in salads, or cooked in dishes such as stews, purees and stir-fries.
This variety prefers well-drained soil and a sunny location, and is very productive, requiring little maintenance. The beans can be harvested fresh about 55 days after sowing, and as seeds after about 95 days, allowing for a variety of uses and preparations. They are also well suited to preservation in different forms: fresh, pickled, dehydrated or frozen.
The "Merveille du Piémont" bean is an excellent option for home gardeners looking to grow a productive, attractive and tasty plant. Its ease of cultivation and great versatility in the kitchen make it an ideal choice to enrich the vegetable garden and the table with unique flavors and vibrant colors.
