{"product_id":"crimsonia-broad-bean","title":"Broad Bean Crimsonia 'Karmesin' [Vicia faba]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe annual broad bean 'Crimsonia' is a particularly hardy, medium-early and short-growing legume with red flowers. Robust, high-yielding and forms 4 to 5 green seeds per pod. It does not need any supports. The taste is exceptionally mild. \u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-autumn, good for mixed culture, harvesting the leaves and pods.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDescription\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe broad bean 'Crimsonia', formerly also called 'Karmesin', is an old, short-growing and medium-early legume. Broad beans are among the oldest cultivated plants in Europe and were cultivated long before the introduction of American beans (Phaseolus). The broad bean is also considered an important green manure because it penetrates the soil very well and enriches the soil with nitrogen. Due to its valuable ingredients, it is still an important food and feed today. This variety has attractive red flowers and an excellent mild taste. The medium-length pods ripen evenly and have very tender 4 to 5 green grains. This variety stands out from other varieties due to its very high quality. Due to its short growth, the variety usually does not need to be supported. It is also very suitable for edging vegetable beds or for pot cultivation. Suitable for raw consumption. Perfect for spring or autumn cultivation. The cultivation is worthwhile, simple and undemanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"color: #1f2124\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eGeneral information\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 days\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant height approx.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoot type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep rooter\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutrient requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to -15°C\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permeable, humus-rich loamy soil\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 to 7.5\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003eSowing and planting information\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGermination type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark germinator\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-10 cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-15 °C\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15 days\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant and row spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15x40 cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination ability of seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4-5\u0026nbsp;years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMixed culture\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal mixed culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eggplant, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Radish, Beetroot, Lettuce, Cabbage, Celery, Corn, Marigold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfavorable mixed culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSowing by climate zone\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sowing is recommended from January to March and in autumn from September to October. The plants should ideally be planted in a sunny location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sowing is recommended from March to April and in autumn from August to September. The plants should ideally be planted in a sunny location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003eGeneral recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sowing in rows or in clumps is recommended. When planting in clumps, five to six seeds are sown together in one planting hole, with a distance between the holes of approx. 40 cm and a row spacing of approx. 100 cm. This variety needs a double row to be stable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroad bean 'Crimsonia' prefers a permeable, nutrient-poor, moist and humus-rich loamy soil. Tolerates short periods of waterlogging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003eAdditional tips\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe broad bean is the only legume that thrives in saline soil near the coast. In valleys, it is recommended to grow broad beans on deep, heavy clay soil in order to meet their high water requirements from soils with a high water storage capacity or from a high groundwater level. For better and deeper rooting and greater stability, it is recommended to sow fairly deep with a seed depth of between 6 and 10 cm. Since the soil is supplied with nitrogen via the roots, these should be cut off after harvest and left in the soil. Due to the nitrogen excreted on the roots of the beans, planting in mixed culture promotes surrounding plants. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, it is recommended to additionally incorporate biochar and primary rock flour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003eType of propagation\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePropagation occurs via seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003ePlant care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOccasional weeding helps the young plants develop. Loose and moist soil is sufficient. No fertilization necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eOther names\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vicia faba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick bean, Common bean, Green bean, Broad bean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ackerbohne, Dicke bohne, Faberbohne, Favabohne, große Bohne, Pferdebohne, Puffbohne, Saubohne, Viehbohne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Favas, Feijão verde, Feijão grosso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e A\u003cspan\u003ealubias, Fabas, Fesol, Fréjol, Fríjol, Frijol grueso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Haricot, Haricot épais\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjis Seeds","offers":[{"title":"40 Seeds","offer_id":44065797505343,"sku":"","price":3.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Dicke_Bohne_Crimsonia_Karmesin_Seeds_-_Samen_-_Sementes_Benjis_Seeds.webp?v=1780426257","url":"https:\/\/www.benjis.net\/en\/products\/crimsonia-broad-bean","provider":"Benjis Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}