Climbing bean - An old variety native to eastern France, reaching 2.5 m and producing 15-20 cm pods containing beans whose color, green-gray-purple, and shape are reminiscent of lentils. It is eaten dry or semi-dry and has a chestnut flavor.

Sowing: from April to May when frost is no longer a risk and the soil is warm. Sowing periods vary depending on the variety:

Green beans: staggered sowing until the end of July.
Beans to eat fresh: staggered sowing until July 15.
Beans to eat as dried grains: staggered sowing until June 15
For dwarf varieties: 5 to 6 seeds per pocket arranged in a staggered row every 40 cm. Rows spaced 40 cm apart.
For rowing varieties: 6 to 7 seeds per pocket arranged in a staggered pattern every 50 cm. Rows spaced 70 cm apart, 2 to 3 rows maximum per bed.
Healthy, loosened, fresh, light and humus-rich soil. Warm and sunny exposure, hoeing and watering.