Saxa
French bean Saxa is an old proven variety with medium length, light green pods. Very early and good yielding. Germinates well and hence is suitable for growing under exposed conditions. Pod length 12-13 cm. Rich flavour.
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Characteristics
Pod colour: light greenPod cross section: roundPod length: 12-13 cmPod thickness: 9-10 mmRipening: very earlySeed colour: brownType of bean: green poddedFillet bean: no
Cultivation
Planting distance: 40-60 x 8-10 cmOptimal amount of plants: 30-35 plants/m²Sowing depth: 2-3 cmAmount of seed needed: 0.8-1.2 kg/a; 15-20 seeds per running metre
bred by
increasingly from

Jos Jeuken und Ellen Krul
GAOS, a biodynamic mixed farm in Flevoland, Netherlands, is located close to the IJsselmeer.


Annegret Rose
Our partner farm Rose Saatzucht is located in the north of Erfurt. There, Annegret Rose has been passionately growing and propagating her impressively beautiful peonies for many years. Before a root can be lifted for sale, the perennial grows in her fields for around 6-7 years. Since 1993, the traditional farm has been cultivating a wide variety of over 200 different types of vegetables, herbs and flowers under Demeter guidelines for seed production.