Legumes and Cereals
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Bean “scritto” (written) of Lucca is a variability of determined growth (cm. 50-60) and staggered ripening. The color of the pod goes from light green tolight yellow, while the seed changes color during ripening, from white to beigeto pink with red streaks when the seed is completely dry. The size of the seedare small and medium–oval. For consumption it is used the fresh seed that has the following characteristics: quite thick skin and very starchy paste ofintense flavor. For its delicacy it is recommended to consume it boiled, seasoned with delicate EVO oil. It is a good base for soups. The fresh productis available from June through September; the dry from the end of Octoberuntil the following spring.