Fagiolo di Controne (Phaseulus Vulgaris)

The String bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) or in Italian the Fagiolo di Controne ( the Controne bean) is an important product of the province of Salerno and is an element of the biodiversity of the area.This bean is edible and known worldwide as the "King of beans". Controne is a town located in the heart of the National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano.

The sowing of the "Controne bean" is performed in the first and second week of July in order to have the full flowering in the first half of September. The collection of dried pods of beans occurs in the month of November.

The bean is small and white and has a round-oval shape, with unique organoleptic characteristics that make it a highly sought. Its thin skin, almost impalpable, gives high digestibility.

The Controne bean has the the DOC classification and has requested to get that the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication). Although this product is one of the typical products is in the list of Italian specialties to save.

The association "Manufacturers of the Controne bean", consists of holders, on whose land the characteristic bean is sown, cultivated and harvested.