{"product_id":"bean-bush-dry-marfax","title":"Bean, Bush Dry, 'Marfax'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(P. vulgaris)\u003c\/em\u003e Also known as Marafax, or Marifax, This beloved New England bean has a long but difficult-to-track history, said by some to have been introduced by the federal government to “Downeast” Maine during the Depression. Medium-sized, round, buff-brown beans are rich in flavor and very well adapted to cool climate growing. It is a classic variety for baked beans and hearty soups with a toothsome texture that retains its shape even with long, slow cooking. A traditional way of cooking these in old Maine logging camps was the “Bean Hole”, a rock-lined fire pit in the ground where the bean pot was buried and slow-cooked from the heat of the stones. We first grew Marfax years ago, and are always thrilled to have it as one of our dry bean staples (we may very well eat more than we sell!). \u003cbr\u003eVery early, reliable, and \u003cem\u003emouthwatering, topped with rosemary, garlic, and salt, that's been steeping in excellent olive oil.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTry this!: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/how-to-cook-beans\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFIASCO-STYLE BEANS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e85 days. UO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket: 1oz (~ 80 seeds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seed after the last frost date when the soil has warmed.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Beans prefer well-drained, warm soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-5\" between plants with 12-24\" between rows*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Pole beans require 5+' between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-10 days @ soil temp 65-90F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight to Moderate. Beans can produce their own usable nitrogen from atmospheric nitrogen through a symbiotic relationship with bacteria that colonize specialized nodules in their roots. Too much soil fertility can cause excessive vegetative growth at the expense of pod set and maturity.\u003cbr\u003eBeans prefer well-drained warm soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeans prefer warm soils and may rot at lower temperatures. This is particularly true for white-seeded varieties. You love beans. Patience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be quite beneficial to mix bean seeds with commercially available bacterial \"inoculants\" to encourage the beneficial symbiotic relationship in the growing plant's root nodules, especially if growing on ground that hasn't been planted with beans before. This can increase yields and improve plant health. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid picking\/weeding beans when the plants are wet. This will help prevent the spread of disease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a trellis for pole beans. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite-seeded varieties are more susceptible to rot when seeded in cool, wet, early-season conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Snap Beans every few weeks for continued harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest dry beans when the pods are brown and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":37838526677166,"sku":"BEA-MX-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":37838526709934,"sku":"BEA-MX-1\/2lb","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":37838526742702,"sku":"BEA-MX-1lb","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/marfax.jpg?v=1606175241","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/bean-bush-dry-marfax","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}