Shuswap Red
A highly productive small red bean developed in British Columbia, well suited to Canadian growing conditions. At a glance ⏱️ Days to maturity: ~109–128 🌿 Growth habit: Semi-vining (scrambler) 📈 Yield: High 🌦️ Reliability: Moderate 🍲 Use: Chili, curry, rice & beans...Cannellini
A classic white bean of Italian cuisine, adaptable but sensitive to cool, damp conditions. At a glance ⏱️ Days to maturity: ~75–142 (highly variable) 🌿 Growth habit: Bush 📈 Yield: Moderate–high 🌦️ Reliability: Moderate (climate-sensitive) 🍲 Use: Soup, dip, pasta e...Annie Jackson
A vigorous, high-yielding pole bean with strong performance across diverse Canadian climates. At a glance ⏱️ Days: ~88–119 (varies by region) 🌿 Growth habit: Pole (determinate climber 📈 Yield: Very high (0.41–0.62 kg/m recorded) 🌦️ Reliability: High 🍲 Use: Dry bean...
Drew’s Dandy Delivers!
In a previous article I described the characteristics of an early prairie bush bean called Drew’s Dandy and its value for dry beans (see https://heritagepotato.ca/heritage-beans/drews-dandy/ on this website). Drew’s Dandy is a common bean, Phaesolus vulgaris. This...Potatoes In The News
Gardening and Climate Change
This video by professor and botanist Dr. Richard Hebda looks at ways to mitigate and adapt to climate change within your garden. He specifically focuses on water managed landscape techniques, techniques for preparing excellent soils, the advantages of diverse and dense plantings, and the (numerous) benefits of mulch!
For more great gardening resources: www.growingfood-together.com
How Peru’s potato museum could stave off world food crisis
Read the Guardian article here.
With a climate changing faster than most crops can adapt and food security under threat around the world, scientists have found hope in a living museum dedicated to a staple eaten by millions daily: the humble potato
This spud’s for you: A breeding revolution could unleash the potential of potato
Potatoes that are resilient in the face of climate change is more important forever. This article talks of some of the challenges of breeding and selecting climate-smart potatoes.
Unleashing the potential of the potato
News from the Blog
Starting with 2 potatoes, in two years, Scott Harris harvests 120 pounds!
Read about Scott's success growing Ozette-Nootka potatoes in Metchosin, BC.