HARICOT BEAN

Although in France the term Haricot is given to all types of Beans,

except those of the English Broad Bean, in this country the word

Haricot is generally applied only to the dried seeds of certain Dwarf

and Climbing Beans, notably those which are white. Almost any variety,

however, may be used as Haricots, but the most popular are those which

produce self-coloured seeds, such as white, green, and the various

shades of brown. Seed should be sown early in May and the plants treated

as advised for French Beans. The pods should not be removed from the

plants until the seeds are thoroughly ripe. If ripening cannot be

completed in the open, pull up the plants and hang them in a shed until

the seeds are quite dry.