Fortin dried beans – Organic

We know very little about this old Quebec variety. The original strain would have taken root in the Cap-Saint-Ignace region, in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. Many generations of Fortins, a farming family in this region, are said to have cultivated this variety. He is also attributed with the paternity of the Fortin rutabaga! This dwarf bean with long yellow pods has a particularly compact shape. It is grown for its young pods, but also for its seeds which are numerous in the pod and grow quickly. The plant is very productive: sowing 1 lb of seeds produces a harvest of 45 lbs. In addition, we are not aware of any insect or disease problems. The beans are of the “black-eyed cornille” type that English speakers call black Eyed Peas. In the southern United States, they are traditionally prepared with rice, but they can also be cooked in stews and casseroles.

Number of days for harvest: Fresh bean: 50 | Dried bean: 90