Emerite Pole Bean

A high-yielding French heirloom variety, prized for its tender, stringless pods and excellent flavour. The beans grow long and straight, maintaining a crisp, juicy texture even when harvested at full length.

This variety is a prolific climber, producing vigorous vines that save space while yielding an extended harvest. The delicate mauve flowers add a decorative touch and attract pollinators, making it a great addition to companion planting gardens.

Where Can You Grow Emerite Pole Bean?
Emerite Pole Beans thrive in Zones 3-9, preferring full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. They grow best when provided with trellises, poles, or netting for support and are ideal for raised beds, vertical gardens, and traditional in-ground planting.

History and Historical Uses
Originating in France, Emerite Pole Beans have long been favoured for their high productivity and gourmet quality. Traditionally grown for fresh eating and preserving, they remain a popular choice among chefs and home gardeners alike.

Canadian Zone Information
Zones 8-9: Direct sow outdoors in early spring, ensuring soil temperatures are warm.
Zones 5-7: Direct sow after the last frost, or start indoors for an earlier harvest.
Zones 3-4: Start seeds indoors and transplant once the risk of frost has passed.

How to Grow and Harvest Emerite Pole Bean

• Planting: Sow seeds 2-3cm (1in) deep, spacing plants 10-15cm (4-6in) apart.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding overwatering.
• Support: Provide trellises or poles for climbing vines to encourage maximum yield.
• Harvesting: Pick pods young for the most tender texture, or allow some to mature for drying.
• Continuous Harvest: Regular picking encourages more bean production throughout the season.

Seed Saving Tips for Future Supply

• Allow Pods to Mature: Leave some pods on the vine until dry and brown.
• Harvest Seeds: Remove beans from pods and spread them out to dry completely.
• Storage: Keep dried seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Properly stored seeds remain viable for 3-5 years.

Certified Organic By

Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)