The California growers and shippers of dry beans welcome you to our website. Whether you're a gourmet or you find cooking a chore, you'll find Jack's bean magic a fun way to learn about California beans...and not just one variety, but the six beans that we call our "major" varieties as pictured below, as well as several "miscellaneous" or "specialty" varieties that are included in the recipes on this website. Each variety has its own characteristics, but all are adaptable, so don't be afraid to substitute one bean for another in most recipes. The specialty varieties include, but are not limited to pinks, pinquitos, cranberries, reds, blacks, pintos and green baby limas.

We hope you will follow Jack's lead in exploring our site, using the links below to learn more about bean nutrition and cooking tips, as well as the links we have provided to our recipes and other dry bean organizations. You can also learn more about the major California varieties by clicking on each of the six varieties below: