Lewis Green Bean - Quebec Seeds | Seigneurie Seeds

The classic dwarf green bean, productive and tasty!

The Lewis Green Bean is a reliable dwarf variety producing straight, stringless, dark green pods 13-15 cm long. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this bean offers a mild flavor and exceptionally tender texture. It matures in 52-55 days, with compact plants reaching 40-45 cm in height. This variety produces an abundant and concentrated yield. A proven variety adapted to the Quebec climate, it is perfect for canning, freezing, and fresh consumption.

Why choose Lewis Green Beans from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Very productive – Abundant harvest

✅ Early maturing – 52-55 days, ideal for northern climates

✅ Wireless – Perfectly soft texture

✅ Tried and tested variety – Reliable and tasty

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Sow directly in the garden after all risk of frost has passed, when the soil temperature reaches 15°C (late May-early June). Full sun, well-drained soil. Space seeds 5-8 cm apart in rows 45 cm apart. Maturity: 52-55 days. Harvest: July-September. Sow every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest.

Producer's advice

💚 Concentrated production = easy harvest

🫘 Harvest regularly (stimulates production)

☀️ Perfect for canning and freezing

💧 Regular watering = tender pods

Culinary uses

Lewis Green Beans are perfect steamed, sautéed, in salads, blanched and frozen, canned, and in casseroles. Their mild flavor and tender texture make them a timeless classic. Excellent for home canning!

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🌱 CULTURE

Direct seeding:

• After the last frost (late May-early June)
• Floor heated to a minimum of 15°C (crucial)
• Depth: 2-3 cm
• Spacing: 5-8 cm
• Rows: 45 cm
• Successive sowings every 2 weeks (continuous harvesting)

Plantation:

• Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
• Well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Enrich with compost
• Avoid soil that is too rich in nitrogen
• Dwarf variety = no staking

Interview :

• Water regularly at the base
• Light hoeing (shallow roots)
• Mulch recommended
• No excessive fertilization
• Monitor for aphids and beetles

Harvest :

• 52-55 days after sowing
• July-September in Quebec
• Signs of maturity:
• • Dark green pods, 13-15 cm
  • Firm and straight
  • Before the grains swell
• Harvest regularly (stimulates production)
• Concentrated production (facilitates canning)

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Fast maturing for a short season

✅ Early and productive variety

✅ Reliable production zone 4b

✅ Variety successfully tested in Quebec

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Lewis green dwarf bean
• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Type: Annual, dwarf (bush)
• Maturity: 52-55 days
• Plant height: 40-45 cm
• Pod length: 13-15 cm
• Color: Dark Green
• Texture: Wireless, soft
• Spacing: 5-8 cm, rows 45 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

In the kitchen:

• 💨 Steam – 5-7 minutes, perfect texture
• 🍳 Sautéed – Garlic, shallots, butter
• 🥗 Salad – Blanched and vinaigrette
• ❄️ Frozen – Blanch for 3 minutes, freeze
• 🥫 Preserves – Classic Jarring
• 🍲 Soups – Minestrone and broths
• 🥘 Casseroles – Bean Gratin
• 🥓 Bacon bits – Sautéed with bacon

Preparation :

• Wash and trim the stems
• Short cooking time (5-7 min)
• Soft texture, wireless
• Mild and classic flavor

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 5-7 days (perforated bag)
• Blanch and freeze: up to 12 months
• Preserves: several years
• Best when freshly harvested
• Harvest regularly (continuous production)