Bean – Jacob’s Cattle

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Description

50 Seeds per pack

(a.k.a. Trout, Couch Dog, Dalmation, Anasazi, Appaloosa) (Phaseolus vulgaris) 80 – 100 days.   Dry Bean   Jacob’s Cattle is 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. Jacob’s Cattle are 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.

Planting Instructions for Jacob’s Cattle Bean Seeds

Sow Jacob’s Cattle 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 Jacob’s Cattle Bush Bean?

This bean is said to have been a gift from Maine’s Passamaquoddy Indians to Joseph Clark, the first white child born in Lubec, Maine, and has deep roots in New England tradition.

Why is this bean called Jacob’s Cattle, and what are its other names?

The name and nicknames (Trout, Couch Dog, Dalmatian, Anasazi, Appaloosa) come from the bean’s unique white and maroon speckled appearance, reminiscent of markings found on animals.

How long does it take for Jacob’s Cattle beans to mature?

These beans typically mature in 80 to 100 days.

How are Jacob’s Cattle beans typically used in cooking?

They are prized as dry beans with an earthy, slightly sweet flavor and velvety texture, and they also work well as “shelly beans” when harvested earlier.

What growing conditions are ideal for Jacob’s Cattle beans?

They perform well in cooler climates but are also hardy in hot or dry conditions, making them versatile for various environments.

1 review for Bean – Jacob’s Cattle

  1. Patricia S. (verified owner)

    All I can say about these is yummy yummy. Saint Clare’s has added some variety to our Garden. Great service, family business with a supply of seeds that can be trusted year after year

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