![]() ![]() A bush or dwarf cultivar, the plants will grow to around 50cm (20in) tall. A cross between a purple snap bean and pinto bean, the vigorous plants produce high yields of Romano-type, flattened pods that are meaty and flavourful. Red Swan is a newer variety, an open-pollinated bean that was bred out of a cross between a pinto and a purple podded bean, and makes for delicious fresh eating. French Bean Red Swan is an heirloom stringless bean with burgundy red pods. More than just pretty, these beans have an added value that no gemstone can provide: eating them makes your heart healthy. ![]() To this end, soak your beans for 24 hours before boiling them on high for at least 20 minutes. That said, red kidney beans are particularly high in one type of lectin, so take care to prepare them properly. The flavor is deep and earthy, similar to that of a Romano type. All beans contain lectins, which are proteins that can be toxic if the beans are not cooked thoroughly. You can also use a soilless medium as a potting mix for beans. Plant the seeds an inch (2.5 cm.) deep and provide even moisture until the seeds germinate. Perhaps Lobitz bred this bean to be a jewel as elegant as a swan. Wax beans, lentils, frozen green beans, split peas, and baby lima beans are five great substitutes you should consider if you cannot find fresh green beans at your local grocery store. The plants are quite striking, having bi-colored flowers that pop over the foliage, making Red Swan a great choice for edible landscaping, as well as a unique offering at the market booth. The dusty pink color ranges from pale rose to deep magenta, with a bit a green in the background, giving them an iridescent appearance. ![]() Look closely: each one is different, and some are reflective, colorful, fit to be set as a pendant. Bean (Dwarf French) Seeds - Red Swan Attractive, eye-catching rosy-red & purple pod Dwarf sized - easy to grow in a veg garden or container Produces pink. Dedicated life-long bean breeder Robert Lobitz once said, "Beans are a poor man's jewels." You may have experienced that heart-felt sentiment when admiring a handful of beans. ![]()
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