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Beans (bush)
Direct seed bush beans into well drained soil in full sun once the soil has warmed above 16 degrees Celsius. We plant in early June in our zone 5 conditions. Sow 2.5 cm deep with the eye facing down and space plants 5 –7 cm apart in rows 45—90 cm apart. Bacterial inoculant will increase production. Pick frequently or sow fresh seed every 2 weeks until midsummer to ensure a continuous supply of tender beans. To harvest dry beans, allow pods to dry to a crisp on the plants and shell out the beans. They are dry enough to store when seed coats cannot be dented with your fingernail.
(For soybeans/edamame. Space rows 30-45 cm apart. Harvest fresh beans for edamame when pods are plump with seeds and are starting to lose their bright green colour. For dry beans, harvest when 90% of the leaves have turned brown and dropped from the plant. Freeze the dry beans for 3 days to control storage insect problems )
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About Hawthorn Farm
Hawthorn Farm began in 1996 on a kitchen table with a single-page catalogue of organic seeds and a dream.
Today, we offer several hundred organic, open-pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seed varieties to other farmers and gardeners across Canada.
Many seed companies simply resell imported seed from around the world. On our Canadian farm, we grow, harvest, test, and package seeds using organic practices that enrich soil and protect ecosystems.
Most of our seeds are produced right here, either on our own farm or by our local network of small growers. Varieties unsuited for producing excellent seed in our climate (zone 4 and 5) are carefully sourced from trusted growers in other regions.
Every packet reflects rigorous standards and a deep respect for the land. We wouldn't have it any other way.
Seeds are more than something to sell, they’re a way to connect.
Each summer we open our farm for workshops and tours, sharing the craft of seed saving.
We support schools, nonprofits, and community groups with seeds and knowledge, believing that communities grow stronger by sharing resources.
Good food starts with exceptional seed.
