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  Black Turtle Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Black Turtle (a.k.a. Black Turtle Soup, Black Bean Soup, Black Mexican, Frijoles Negras, Black Spanish, Tampico Beans, Venezuelan Beans, and Mexican Blacks) (Phaseolus vulgaris) 85 - 105 days. Dry Bean Originating in Mexico and the Caribbean, the Black Turtle Heirloom Bush Bean is popular with rice and in soups, makes delicious refried beans, refritos, black bean dip. Black Turtle Beans are a great addition to chili or baked dishes, and a favorite in Mexican, Southwestern, or "Tex-Mex" dishes, and also in Cajun or Creole cuisine. The bean that is typically known as "black beans". This bean is an important ingredient in many dishes of Latin American countries. It is the main ingredient in Moros con Cristianos in Cuba; the bean used in feijoada, the national dish of Brazil; a must have ingredient in Gallo Pinto of Costa Rica and Nicaragua and Pabellón Criollo in Venezuela. These beautiful oval shaped beans are jet black, cooking up to a rich dark brown. They can be eaten as snap or string beans when young. Stores well as a dry or soup bean. Hardy plants grow to 18-24", and are drought and heat tolerant, some Bean Beetle resistance and good disease resistance. Item No. BbBlT |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
  Calypso Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Calypso (Phaseolus vulgaris) 70 - 90 days. Calypso bush bean is a good baking bean with similar texture to Yellow Eye. Plants grow to about 15" tall and have blue and white seeds that dry to black and white. 4 to 5 seeds per pod. Dry Bean Item No. BbCal |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
 Dutch Brown Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Dutch Brown (Phaseolus vulgaris) 83 - 90 days. Dutch Brown is a popular old Pennsylvania Dutch variety that is excellant for baking, broiling, soups, and stews. Compact plants are 15" - 20" tall produce heavy yields of brown beans. Dry beans have a nut like flavor and when picked early can also be used as a snap bean. Dry Bean Item No. BbDuB |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
 Great Northern Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Great Northern (a.k.a. Montana White, White Marrow) (Phaseolus vulgaris) 65-90 days. Dry Bean Obtained from a Hidatsa Indian, Son of Star, by Oscar H. Will in the early 1880s, this heirloom bean seed is a long-time staple for soups and baked beans. The Great Northern Heirloom Bush Bean's hardy dark green 24-26" plants, set forth great yields of 4-6" pods, bearing 5-6 long white seeds, with excellent flavor and hearty texture. The fine beans are more tender and cook up faster than Navy Beans. Grows very well in the Midwest and the North. High in nutrients. Drought resistant. Item No. BbGrN |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $1.99 |
 Henderson's Black Valentine Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry or Snap Bean |
Henderson's Black Valentine (a.k.a. Stringless Black Valentine) (Phaseolus vulgaris) 48-70 days. Dry or Snap Bean The Henderson Black Valentine Heirloom Bean dates back to 1897, when introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. by crossing "Pencil-Pod Black Wax" and "Black Valentine". Kidney-type bean, tall spreading "half-runner" type, 16-36" plants produce dark green, slender, 6 - 6 ½" pods, with lovely jet black seeds. Makes an excellent snap bean, with tasty pods, stringless at every stage, also great for dry soup beans. Hardy under adverse conditions, resistant to bean mosaic. Drought tolerant. Item No. BbHBV |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $1.99 |
 Holy Spirit Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Holy Spirit (a.k.a. Haricot Saint Esprit á Oeil Rouge, Holy Spirit in Red Eye, European Soldier Bean, Human, Johnson Bean) (Phaseolus vulgaris) 75-100 days. Dry Bean A popular New England heirloom bean dating back pre-1800s, named for its maroon markings surrounding the hilum or "eye" of the bean, resembling the Holy Spirit or an 18th century European Soldier. These tender and meaty beans are delicious for baked beans, in soups, stews, or slow cooker recipes. The Saint Esprit á Oeil Rouge Heirloom Bush Bean's hardy 18-36" plants produce high yields, even in the North. Excellent Flavor! Item No. BbHoS Rare Seed - Limited Supply |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
 Jacob's Cattle Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Jacob's Cattle (a.k.a. Trout, Couch Dog, Dalmation, Anasazi, Appaloosa) (Phaseolus vulgaris) 80 - 100 days. Dry Bean A popular New England favorite with legendary Native American roots. As the tale goes the Jacob's Cattle Bush Bean was given by Maine's Passamaqouddy Indians as a gift to Joseph Clark, the first white child born in Lubec, Maine. Many of the nicknames are derived from the markings of these plump, kidney-type beans, white with maroon speckles and splashes. Plants grow to approx. 24", producing good yields of 4-5" pods. Delicious beans with an earthy, full flavor, boasting a slightly sweet aftertaste, holding up well to seasoning, and of fine velvety texture when cooked. Prized for use as dry beans, but also great as shelly beans when harvested earlier. Does well in cooler climates as well as hot or dry conditions. Item No. BbJaC Rare Seed - Limited Supply |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
 Kenearly Yellow Eye Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Kenearly Yellow Eye (Phaseolus vulgaris) 80 - 95 days. Dry Bean The most popular baking bean variety in Maine is the Yellow Eye Bean. The Kenearly Yellow Eye Bush Bean strain, developed at the Kentville, Nova Scotia Research Center is becoming more and more popular due to it's earlier maturity, and shorter plants than some others(supporting themselves, preventing falling to the ground therefore the beans dry better on the plant). Contrary to some other "white bean" types, which can become gummy, the Yellow Eye Beans are dense, creamy, and delicious, its clean mild flavor has wide appeal. Easy to shell. Excellent yields of white beans with yellow-brown eyes. Item No. BbKYE Rare Seed - Limited Supply |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
 Dark Red Kidney Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Kidney, Dark Red (Phaseolus vulgaris) 90-100 days Dry Bean Red kidney beans originated in Peru, where Indian traders introduced them to Central and South America, and Spanish explorers later brought them back with them to Europe upon returning from voyages to the Americas. The most popular bean used in chili, the Dark Red Kidney Bush Bean is also commonly known as "chili bean" for it's traditional use in Chili Con Carne, or "chili" as it's called for short. Hardy, vigorous 20-24" plants set forth heavy crops of 6" pods, containing 5 maroon/mahogany colored bean seeds each. Red kidney beans are an excellent source of protein, iron, folate and fiber. Stands autumn rains well. Resistant to mold. Caution: Do Not eat Kidney Beans raw or as sprouts. Raw Kidney Beans and Kidney Bean sprouts contain lectin, a glycoprotein that can bind to sugars in membranes, causing changes in the membrane that lead to agglutination (clumping of cells) and mitosis (cell division). In the digestive tract, they bind to intestinal cells and block absorption, causing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea lasting about 4 hours, after ingesting as little 4 raw Kidney Beans. The Kidney Bean lectin (hemagglutinin) is destroyed by thorough boiling for 10 minutes, after which water should be discarded and replaced before cooking, whether simmering or cooking in a slow cooker/crock pot. Item No. BbKDR |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
 Light Red Kidney Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Kidney, Light Red (Phaseolus vulgaris) 109 days. Light Red Kidney Beans are very similar to dark red kidneys except for the lighter color. Light Reds are an excellent baking bean and add variation and color to baked beans. Dry Bean Item No. BbKLR |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
 Navy Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Navy (a.k.a. Boston Pea, White Navy, Small White Navy, White Bean, Navy Pea Bean) (Phaseolus vulgaris) 85-100 days Dry Bean The most widely known bean among the white bean types, the Navy Bush Bean takes its name from the fact that since the mid-1800s this bean has been a staple food for the U.S. Navy. Plants grow to 16-24", yield high amounts of 4-6" pods, with small, oval white beans. Smooth texture when cooked and very filling, will not mush up when cooked. A great addition to soups, baked bean recipes, and bean stews. Firm skin stands up to reheating well. Makes a delicious Ham and Bean Soup! Favorite bean for Boston Baked Beans. High in fiber and protein, a good source of folate, manganese, and Vitamin B1. Great dry bean, stores well. Some resistance to Anthracnose and Bean Mosaic Virus. Item No. BbNav |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
 October Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
October (Phaseolus vulgaris) 85 - 90 days. Dry Bean A Native American bean variety which dates back to the 1830s, grown by the Cherchei Nation in Tennessee. The October Heirloom Bush Bean is a beautiful white bean with lovely maroon wren's egg markings. This strain comes from a Cherokee Indian descendant. A very prolific bean variety, a great staple for those long winter months! Stores well. Item No. BbOct Rare Seed - Limited Supply |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
 Pinto Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry or Shell Bean |
Pinto (Phaseolus vulgaris) 85-95 days. Dry or Shell Bean A popular bean in the Southwest and Mexican cooking. Very flavorful and smells great when cooking. Pinto Bush Bean plants are half-runner type, reaching about 20", producing lots of 4½-6½" pods borne near the crown of the plants. Broad pods contain 5-6 broad, oval, light buff seeds speckled with brown. High in protein, fiber, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and iron. Great flavor and great nutrition all in this popular dry bean! Popular for refried beans, soups, chili, baked beans, or bean dip, and can be substituted for kidney beans or red beans in recipes. Item No. BbPin |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $1.99 |
Sacrament Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Sacrament (Phaseolus vulgaris) 61-80 days. Dry Bean A medium sized white bean with a burgundy design like a monstrance around the hilum (which looks like a white Host, the Blessed Sacrament). As far as we know, we are the only company in the U.S. that offers this bean! Originally from German heritage bean collector Lothar Juffa, via the Seed Archive, a private German plant biodiversity project, and the Danish Seed Savers. Plants grow to about 14-18", with pods 4½-6", a very good producer. Does well in cooler climates. Extremely limited supply! Item No. BbSac Rare Seed - Limited Supply |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.99 |
 Small Red Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Small Red (Phaseolus vulgaris) 95 days. Small Red has a distinctive spicy flavor and is the best bean for chili. These beans are preferred in soups, stews, salads, and creole dishes because they hold their shape and texture during cooking. Small Reds are smaller than kidney beans and high yielding. Dry Bean Item No. BbSmR |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
 Taylor Dwarf Horticultural Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Taylor Dwarf Horticultural (a.k.a. October, Taylor Long Podded Dwarf Horticultural, Improved Pinto, Shelley Bean, Taylor Horticultural Improved) (Phaseolus vulgaris) 52-68 days. Dry Bean Dating back to the 1800s, the Taylor Dwarf Horticultural Heirloom Bush Bean is a favorite old-time bean brought to the U.S. from Italy, a true heirloom. The light green pods turn an attractive cream and red pods at maturity, producing lovely tan seeds with maroon markings. Prolific, upright plants grow to 14-18" in height, bearing numerous 5-6" pods. Does well in cool climates. Highly prized as shelly beans, pods are ready to pick for shelly beans when the red splashes appear. Also great for succotash, dry beans make a great addition to soups or chili. Item No. BbDTH |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $1.99 |
 Tiger's Eye Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry or Shell |
Tiger's Eye (Phaseolus vulgaris) 80 - 90 days. Dry or Shell Bean The Tiger's Eye is similar in taste to the Pinto bean but is creamier in texture with very tender skins that almost disappear when cooked. Tiger's Eye is great for chili or refried beans. Item No. BbTiE |
50 Non-Hybrid seeds per pack $2.50 |
 Vermont Cranberry Heirloom Open Pollinated Bush Bean Dry Bean |
Vermont Cranberry (Phaseolus vulgaris) 75 - 98 days. Vermont Cranberry is a popular pre-1876 New England heirloom bean that has the color and shape of a cranberry. With 5-6 seeds per pod, Vermont Cranberry has a unique sweet taste, is hardy, and easy to shell. Makes an excellent shell or dry bean. Dry Bean Item No. BbVeC |
50 Non-Hybrid Bean Seeds per pack $2.50 |
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