Produces large, pure white beans for gourmet dishes
Resilient to wet weather around harvest time for reliable yields
Self-nitrogen fixing for improved soil health and reduced fertilizer use
Suitable for both direct sowing and pole planting
protected by French government for authenticity and quality
(P. vulgaris) In the city of Tarbes, at the foot of the Pyrenees in southwest France, a cooperative of growers produces one of the most renowned white beans in Europe. The variety is called Alaric (named for a local canal), and the purpose is singular: Cassoulet. Alaric holds the unusual distinction of being a bean used to lighten the mea
Variety
Alaric (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Days to Maturity
100 days
Seed Count
40 seeds per packet
Plant Height
Up to 7 feet
Spacing
3-5 inches between plants, 12-24 inches between rows