{"product_id":"kahnawake-mohawk-bean-indigenous-heirloom-pole-bean-12-seeds","title":"Kahnawake Mohawk Bean – Indigenous Heirloom Pole Bean 12 Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKahnawake Mohawk Bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Indigenous Heirloom Pole Bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a rare and culturally significant heirloom pole bean associated with the Mohawk community of Kahnawà:ke in Quebec, Canada. This beautiful and productive variety produces beige to pinkish beans with rich brown striping, valued for both its appearance and excellent culinary quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally grown by Indigenous communities, this bean is highly versatile - harvest young pods as snap beans, or allow them to mature into nutritious dry beans ideal for soups and storage. It is known for its vigorous growth, high yields, and adaptability, making it a strong performer in Canadian gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75 days (snap), 100 days (dry beans) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"468\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Botanical Name: \u003ci\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Variety: Kahnawake Mohawk\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Type: Pole bean (climbing heirloom)\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Height: 6–10 feet (can grow taller with support) \u003cbr\u003e• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine\u003cbr\u003e• Pod Colour: Green\u003cbr\u003e• Bean Colour: Beige to pink with brown striping \u003cbr\u003e• Seed Shape: Oval to slightly rounded\u003cbr\u003e• Flavor: Mild, slightly mealy, excellent for soups \u003cbr\u003e• Sun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e• Germination Time: 7–14 days\u003cbr\u003e• Days to Maturity: 75–100 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Culturally important Indigenous heirloom bean from Quebec\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful striped dry beans with strong visual appeal\u003cbr\u003e• Dual-purpose: snap bean and dry bean\u003cbr\u003e• Vigorous, high-yielding climbing plants\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent for soups, stews, and storage\u003cbr\u003e• Well-adapted to Canadian growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fresh snap beans (young pods)\u003cbr\u003e• Dry beans for soups and stews\u003cbr\u003e• Indigenous and heritage gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Seed saving and food sovereignty gardening\u003cbr\u003e• Vertical gardening on trellises or poles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"468\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sow seeds 1–1.5 inches deep after last frost\u003cbr\u003e• Space seeds 4–6 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e• Provide trellis, poles, or fencing (6–10 ft+)\u003cbr\u003e• Germination in 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant in warm soil (minimum ~15°C)\u003cbr\u003e• Full sun and well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003e• Long season variety—uses full growing season in cooler climates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Provide strong support—plants are very vigorous\u003cbr\u003e• Water regularly during flowering and pod formation\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer\u003cbr\u003e• Allow pods to fully dry on vine for dry beans\u003cbr\u003e• Can finish drying even after frost if needed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Kahnawake Mohawk bean special?\u003cbr\u003eIt is a rare Indigenous heirloom with strong cultural roots and excellent productivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan it be eaten fresh and dried?\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is suitable as both a snap bean and a dry storage bean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it good for Canadian climates?\u003cbr\u003eYes. It performs well but benefits from a full growing season to mature fully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003ekahnawake mohawk bean seeds, indigenous heirloom beans Canada, pole bean varieties, dry bean seeds for planting, heirloom vegetable seeds Canada, beans for food storage, rare canadian seeds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51564112249128,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/4694\/5064\/files\/Mohawk00.jpg?v=1774055835","url":"https:\/\/lizasplantsyyc.com\/products\/kahnawake-mohawk-bean-indigenous-heirloom-pole-bean-12-seeds","provider":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}