Bean – Vermont Cranberry

$3.49

Loyalty Rewards
You could earn up to 30 points when you purchase this product. Find out more
SKU: BbVeCOrg Category:

Description

50 Seeds per pack

(Phaseolus vulgaris) Dry Bean  70(shell) – 90(dry) days.    Vermont Cranberry is a popular New England heirloom bean dating back to the 1800s, when it was a major staple throughout the long winters of the North East. The Vermont Cranberry bean is lovely dry bean the color and shape of a cranberry, a beautiful rosy-maroon color with darker stripes/speckles. Bush type plants, with 5-6 seeds per pod, are high yielding, hardy, and reliable, doing great in shorter season climates. The Vermont Cranberry has a unique sweet flavor, and is easy to shell. Makes an excellent shell or dry bean.

Planting Instructions for Vermont Cranberry Bean Seeds

Sow beans 1-2″ deep, 2-6″ apart, in rows 18-36″ apart, in full sun after danger of frost. Soaking bean seeds in water 1-2 hours before planting speeds germination. Germination occurs in 4-16 days in soil 60-85°F. Provide support for heirloom pole bean varieties. For heirloom snap beans, harvest when beans are 3-6″ long. For dry beans, leave pods on plants until pods are dry, brown, and crisp, and beans are hard and rattle in pod, if more drying is needed when danger of frost has arrived, pick pods or pull entire plant and hang upside down to dry further.

FAQ:

What is the origin of the Vermont Cranberry Heirloom Bean?

This bean is a popular New England heirloom dating back to the 1800s, valued for its hardiness and use as a staple during long winters.

What do the Vermont Cranberry beans look like?

The beans are a beautiful rosy-maroon color with darker stripes and speckles, resembling the color and shape of cranberries.

How long do Vermont Cranberry beans take to mature?

They can be harvested as shell beans in about 70 days or as dry beans in approximately 90 days.

What are the plants' growth characteristics?

These are bush-type plants, known for high yields and reliability, especially suited to shorter growing seasons.

How are Vermont Cranberry beans commonly used in cooking?

They are versatile, with a unique sweet flavor, and can be used as shell beans or dry beans, perfect for a variety of dishes.

Reviews

There are no reviews yet

Be the first to review “Bean – Vermont Cranberry”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *