{"title":"Half Runner","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"black-turtle-beans-half-runner","title":"Black Turtle Beans, Half Runner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #274e13;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Turtle Beans ,Organically Grown , High protein, Free of GMO's.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want an easy veggie to grow, try beans. Sure, green beans, pole beans and white Northern beans are all familiar to home gardeners, but let’s not forget the wonderful black bean. known as black turtle beans, these legumes are very easy to grow in a well-prepared garden, and they’re a fiber-packed, heart-healthy staple in many ethnic dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other beans, they’re larger seeds, and they benefit from soaking for two hours before planting (to rehydrate them and encourage germination). They also grow better when planted with inoculants (which can also be purchased from many mail-order seed companies).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most beans, black beans grow quickly in soil that’s been amended and fertilized. The trick is to plant it later than many other varieties. While bush beans profit from being planted early so the beans will mature before the insect population is at its worst, black beans grow best when planted later in spring. In fact, warm weather helps these beans grow faster, and the rains of early summer strengthen the plant. And as summer builds, the hot, dry conditions are great for drying black beans in their pods on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to planting, black beans need to be 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart. Rather than digging a series of small holes in the soil, just take your hand trowel and gently scrape a straight line in the soil that’s 1 inch deep. Then take your presoaked seed, coat them in an inoculant before planting, and place your first seed at the edge of the line. Place your next seed in the soil about 4 inches over from the first. Continue this pattern until your row is complete, then cover the seeds with soil. Repeat the process in another trough just 4 inches away (and continue until all your bean seeds have been planted).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo support your beans as they grow, offer a 3-foot-tall structure for them. When the bean pods begin to fill out, water your plants only if needed and allow the pods to dry out in the summer sun. Harvest your beans after the pods have dried completely and the beans have turned black. (If you pick a few and find the beans are still white and the pods are moist, allow them to dry further before harvesting the rest.) When they’re ready for picking, crack open the pods to remove the beans, and spread them on a flat surface to dry for another day or two. After that, place the beans in a container in a cool, dry place and use as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack beans are so versatile, you can enjoy them in many recipes in place of red or pinto beans. They’re great in chilis or stews, and are delicious in rice and bean recipes, as well as burritos and enchiladas. Just soak your black beans overnight to rehydrate them before using. (If you find an overnight soaking makes the beans mealy instead of firm, soak them just a few hours instead.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s one fantastic black bean and rice recipe that’s super simple:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring 3-4 cups of water to boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup of black beans. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about an hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the following: 1 diced onion; 1 diced tomato; 1 teaspoon of chili seasoning; and, if you like hot food, ¼ teaspoon of a dried red pepper (like Jabañero). Simmer for about 2 hours or until beans are tender. Add water if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare rice according to directions. (I prefer White rice for this dish.) Serve the black beans warm on a bed of the cooked rice. (If the beans are too spicy, add sour cream or guacamole to cool the taste.) 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Although maturing on the later side, the large speckled tan beans come through with good yield—and do so even in stressful conditions. When slow cooked, the dry beans have a good creamy flavor, perfect for a midwinter comfort meal. The upright bush plant with short vines does a nice job shading weeds, which our grower says “is always helpful for organic production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed planting instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eTips for planting pinto bean seeds: Avoid planting too early, use black plastic to warm soil, stagger plantings every 2 weeks for continuous growth, and provide support for pole beans. Soil should be moderately rich with a slightly acidic pH of 6.0-6.2. Plant after last frost, and space seeds 3-6 per teepee or 6 inches apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVESTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvesting beans is an ongoing process. You can start to harvest anytime, but gardeners usually wait until the beans begin to firm up and can be snapped. They are generally about as think as a pencil then. Don’t wait too long, because beans can become overgrown and tough almost overnight. 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An improvement over the original Laxton's Progress with a high resistance to wilt. Compact plants · 4-5\" pods (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e Fusarium Wilt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePlant Tom Thumb pea seeds starting in March for spring plantings and starting in the second week of August for fall plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePrepare at least the top 4 inches of soil before sowing the seeds. Work the soil with a shovel or hoe to loosen up clumps of dirt and remove rocks or other debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePlace the seeds in a bowl and soak them for 24 hours in room temperature water before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eChoose a sunny location in your garden or on your patio for planting Tom Thumb peas. Plant the peas in sandy or loamy, well-drained, alkaline soil with a pH range between 6 and 7.5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSow the seeds in a small planter, garden bed or cold frame. Place the seeds 2 inches apart, 3 inches deep and space the rows 10 inches apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWater thoroughly. Keep the soil moist, but not wet, until the seeds germinate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eExpect the seeds to germinate to germinate between seven to 10 days after planting and mature within 50 to 55 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMake several successive plantings three weeks apart throughout the spring to have a constant supply\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Begin inkFrog Gallery --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_bottom\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- End inkFrog Gallery --\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(65, 168, 95);\"\u003eSelect your desired size and color from the available option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":28570037905,"sku":"P23460S","price":3.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":28571309521,"sku":"P23461S","price":10.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":28571085201,"sku":"P23462S","price":14.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":28571332561,"sku":"P23463S","price":58.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395534188730.jpg?v=1759506424"},{"product_id":"brown-lentil-bean-organic-untreated-sprouting-seeds-non-gmo","title":"Brown Lentil BEAN -ORGANIC untreated, Sprouting SEEDS, NON GMO","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Start currency convertor --\u003e\u003c!-- #curr_date#2014-06-26 03:00:02# #Version#5.0# --\u003e\u003c!-- end of currency convertor --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\" roman=\"\" new=\"\" mso-fareast-font-family:=\"\" arial=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 97, 55);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Untreated Brown Lentil Seeds for Sprouting or Growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\" roman=\"\" new=\"\" mso-fareast-font-family:=\"\" arial=\"\"\u003eOther Names: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\" roman=\"\" new=\"\" arial=\"\"\u003eDhal, Masoor, Adas, Heramame, Lentille, Lenteja, Lins ! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Certified Organic Sprouting Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobial Tested - High Germination Rate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for sprouts, gardening, soups, recipes \u0026amp; more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\" roman=\"\" new=\"\" mso-fareast-font-family:=\"\" arial=\"\"\u003eThe lentil plant grows 30 - 40 cm tall, bushy and semi-viny annual. It has many soft, hairy branches with pinnately compound leaves and numerous oval leaflets. Flowers are white, lilac, or pale blue. The seeds grow in pods about 1 cm long, each pod bears two seeds in each.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\" roman=\"\" new=\"\" mso-fareast-font-family:=\"\" arial=\"\"\u003eUses: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eLentils are very nutritious and can be cooked on their own or added to soups, stews and made into a curry (dhal).  Lentils are more digestible than many legumes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\" roman=\"\" new=\"\" arial=\"\"\u003eThe dried seed can also be ground into a powder and used with cereal flours in making bread, this greatly enhances the value of the protein in the bread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\" roman=\"\" new=\"\" arial=\"\"\u003eThe seed stores better if it is left in its husk. Young seedpods can also be used fresh or cooked like green beans. Lentils work wonderfully in just about any kind of savory dish you want to be creative with. They can be tossed into both green salads and grain salads or used in sandwich wraps. Lentils are delicious added to soups, stews, dals, curries and chili, and they are fantastic as a meat substitute for veggie burgers and vegan sloppy joes. They are also quite tasty cooked by themselves and served over rice or mixed with vegetables. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006535;\" color=\"#006535\"\u003eSprouting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\" roman=\"\" new=\"\" arial=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Soak 2 tablespoons of seeds for 8-12 hours.  Rinse and drain twice a day.  Once in the morning and once at night.  They are ready to harvest in 5-6 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll beans and peas are legumes and benefit from \"inoculating\" with rhizobacteria. 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