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Maxibel Haricot Vert

Maxibel Haricot Vert is an extra-thin, pencil-straight round pods bean with fruit around 4-5 inches long, very slender. Ready from roughly day 50-55. Germination takes 7-10 days. Space 3-4 inches apart at pH 6.0-7.0. Full sun (6+ hours). It will crop in a container. This one is a hybrid: buy seed each season instead of saving it.

Beans
50-55days to harvest
7-10days to germinate
Z2–11USDA zones
Moderatedifficulty
F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 65°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep for best germination.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1 inch per week, consistent moisture for tender pods
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil with high organic content
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
3-4 inches
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Bright emerald green
Size
4-5 inches long, very slender
Shape
Extra-thin, pencil-straight round pods
Flavour
Delicate, sweet flavor with crisp-tender texture

In the kitchen

Gourmet fresh eating, French cuisine, light steaming, elegant side dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Bean beetles, aphids, thrips, spider mites
Diseases
Bacterial blight, white mold, rust, anthracnose
Resistance
Good resistance to common bean mosaic virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——July – AugustSeptember – August
2——June – AugustSeptember
3——June – JulyAugust – October
4——June – JulyAugust – October
5——May – JuneAugust – September
6——May – JuneJuly – September
7——April – JuneJuly – August
8——April – MayJune – August
9——March – AprilMay – July
10——February – AprilMay – June
11——January – MarchApril – May
12——January – MarchApril – May
13——January – MarchApril – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

MarigoldRepels bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repels bean beetles
CarrotsBeans fix nitrogen that carrots use, carrots don't compete for space
CornProvides natural trellis support, beans fix nitrogen for corn's benefit
RadishesLoosen soil for bean roots, mature quickly before beans need full space
Summer SquashLarge leaves provide ground cover and moisture retention, classic three sisters companion
RosemaryRepels bean beetles and Mexican bean beetles with strong aromatic oils
LettuceBenefits from bean's nitrogen fixation, provides living mulch

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through allelopathic compounds
GarlicMay stunt bean growth and interfere with beneficial rhizobia bacteria
SunflowersCompete heavily for nutrients and water, can shade out beans

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g)
1.97
Fat (g)
0.275
Carbohydrate (g)
7.41
Fibre (g)
3.01
Vitamin K (µg)
43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.121
Calcium (mg)
40
Iron (mg)
0.652
Magnesium (mg)
28.2
Phosphorus (mg)
41.2
Potassium (mg)
290
Zinc (mg)
0.35
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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