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Companion plants : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary
Nefarious plants : Alliums, Beetroot
Spread/Habit : Bushy habit, upright pods
Plant height : 45 to 60 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Northern heirloom bean, “soldier/red-eye” pattern, high yield, drought tolerant, excellent dry bean
Leaf color : Medium green
Texture/flavor : Tender and plump dried beans, mild flavor ideal for stews
Cold tolerance : Does not tolerate frost (sow after frosts)
Soak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours in lukewarm water to improve germination (longer soaking risks seed death). Sow directly after the last frost at a depth of 2.55 cm . Space plants 710 cm apart and rows 30 cm apart .
Provide full sun (level 3) and moderate watering (level 2). For continuous harvesting, sow seeds every 3 weeks . Germination takes 8 to 10 days at temperatures between 21 and 31C (optimum 26C).
Harvest when the pods and seeds are fully mature and dry . Ensure good air circulation so the dried beans can finish drying properly. Store only dried beans , in an airtight container, away from moisture.
In traditional bean soup
In typical New England cooked dishes
In rich and nourishing stews or casseroles
For bean purees and spreads
As dried beans for winter cooking
The ‘Soldier’ bean is a prized culinary heirloom: robust, productive and delicious, ideal for Nordic gardens and lovers of traditional dried beans.
