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Beans have been cultivated around Paganica, a hamlet near the town of L’Aquila, for hundreds of years, taking advantage of the deep, fresh, alluvial soil and the presence of waterways fed by mountain springs. Production is concentrated in the basin of the Vera River, whose springs flow from the slopes of the Gran Sasso. Until a few decades ago, this was an important business, with the beans sold locally but also in nearby provinces such as Terni and Rieti.
There are two varieties (ecotypes) of Paganica bean, both with a long life cycle (between 160 and 180 days). The climbing plants have white flowers and can grow up to 2 meters tall with the support of special willow poles.
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