BEANS
Soil pH - 6.0 - Sow the seeds 1 inch deep, about 6 inches apart, in rows 18 inches apart. Beans do not do well in a wide row planting. They must have room on either side for maximum production. Plant after all danger of frost has past. Do not plant too soon! If the soil has not warmed sufficiently, the seeds will rot in the ground before they germinate. For an earlier crop, place black plastic over the row one week before planting. Slit the plastic with an X mark every 6 inches and plant 2 seeds in each opening. Make sure the soil underneath the plastic is thoroughly tilled. Use Rotenone or pyrethrum to control Mexican bean beetles. Avoid overhead watering and do not handle plants when they are wet.
Pole Beans - Till an area 4 feet by 4
feet.
Incorporate compost into the soil and cover the bed with black plastic.
Make a teepee out of 3 to 4 poles and stick into the bed. Cut a
circle
of plastic out around each pole. Plant 6 to 8 seeds around each
pole,
thinning to 3 plants per pole. Use a soaker hose to water the bed.
204 - BLACK VALENTINE
67 days - Old heirloom variety first introduced in the 1850's.
The
dark green, stringless beans are 6 inches long and have exquisite
flavor.
Our best selling bush bean. Try some!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150 seeds)
219 - BLUE LAKE BUSH 55 days - One
of
the most popular varieties of snap bean grown today! The pods are
5½ to 6½ inches long, and have white seeds. Has
both
excellent flavor and texture!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150 seeds)
232 - BOUNTIFUL 46 days - An
early
bush bean that produces a very large crop! The beans are
stringless,
broad, straight, and 6 to 7 inches long. The plants grow 16 to 18
inches tall and have light green foliage. Good home garden
variety
for canning or freezing, that was first introduced in 1897.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150
seeds)
221 - BRITTLE WAX 50
days
- The light golden-yellow curved pods are 6-7 inches long and
stringless.
High yielding with a long harvest time. An old favorite bush
yellow
bean that was first introduced in 1900.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150
seeds)
256
- CHEROKEE WAX – 43-55 days – Dating from 1946, the hardy 1
½
foot plants will reliably produce a stringless crop of oval, golden
yellow
beans. Good choice for canning or fresh use. A vigorous,
heavy
yielding variety.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150
seeds)
202 -
COMMODORE
65 days - "All American Selection" winner in 1938. Similar flavor
to Old Homestead Pole Bean. The 8 inch pods are dark green, stringless
and meaty. A heavy producer!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150
seeds)
234 - CONTENDER 50 days - An
old
favorite first introduced in 1949. The dark green pods are oval
in
shape and stringless. A very heavy producer with disease
resistance
to common mosaic virus, NY 15 bean virus and greasy pod virus.
The
plants grow 15 to 20 inches high, and do well in the summer heat.
We highly recommend this bean if you have had trouble growing a good
bean
crop in the past.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150
seeds)
0240 - DRAGON'S TONGUE BUSH SNAP BEAN - 58
days
– A fine Dutch variety of wax bean that’s productive and rust
resistant.
The 6-7 inch pods are long and flat, with purple streaks throughout the
yellow color. Crispy and stringless.
PKT. - 50 seeds - $2.75 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
241 - FIN de BAGNOL (Shoestring Bean) 55
days – This old French variety dates to the 1800’s. The thin,
round
pods should be picked when young and tender, before the pods become
fibrous.
An excellent choice for mini-gourmet veggies.
PKT. - 50 seeds - $2.75
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- GOLDEN WAX BEAN 45-60 days– This
early, dependable
cropper will bear plenty of stringless, 4½ inch,
golden pods. The delicious, buttery
flavored beans are a
good choice for fresh
use or freezing.
PKT. - 50 seeds - $2.75 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
233 - KENTUCKY WONDER BUSH
60 days - All the great taste of KENTUCKY WONDER pole in a bush
plant!
Very tender, stringless pods are round and 8 inches long.
Produces
over a long period. Excellent flavor and quality. Popular
home
garden variety since the late 1800's. Our favorite bean!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150 seeds)
O259 -
MAXIBEL HARICOT
VERT BEAN 51-65
days - This high-quality, slender, filet bean has become a
favorite in gourmet markets. The dark-green, 6-8 inch pods have a
delicate, sweet flavor. Pick frequently for optimal tenderness and
yields.
PKT. - 1 oz. - $2.75 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
203 - OLD DUTCH HALF RUNNER
60 days - These bush plants produce 3 foot runners and are filled with
5 inch, light green pods, and are stringless when young. An
old favorite since 1825!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
175 seeds)
206 - PENCIL POD BLACK WAX
58 days - A great tasting yellow snap bean! This favorite bush
bean
was first introduced in 1900, and has been popular for generations! The
delicious pods are stringless and brittle.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
150 seeds)
225 - PROVIDER 53 days - First
introduced
in South Carolina during 1965. A very heavy yielder of straight,
green, 5 to 6 inch, round beans. Excellent quality bean for
either
fresh use or canning. Takes the heat and keeps on producing!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 175
seeds)
230 - ROMANO, BUSH 63
days
- All the flavor of a romano bean in a bush plant! The wide, flat
pods are medium green, stringless and 5 to 6 inches long, on plants
that
grow 15 to 20 inches tall. A great home garden variety.
Very
meaty with excellent old fashioned flavor!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 125
seeds)
228 - ROYAL BURGUNDY 55 days
-
A very good producer of round, stringless, purple pod beans, that grow
on 15 to 20 inch plants. The delicious beans turn green when
cooked.
Mexican bean beetles avoid this variety. A good choice for cooler
climates!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150
seeds)
205 - ROYALTY PURPLE POD
55 days - The unique, purple pods of this variety are stringless and
tender.
The unusually colored pods turns green when cooked. First
introduced
in 1957. Very unique!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
150 seeds)
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PKT. - 1 oz. - $2.75 - CERTIFIED
ORGANIC
229 - TENDERETTE 56 days -
This
bush variety produces straight, 6 inch, dark green pods, on plants that
grow 18 to 20 inches. Does well even in hot weather. The
pods
are borne high on the plant, making for easier picking. Resists
common
mosaic virus. Excellent flavor!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 175
seeds)
224 - TENDERGREEN IMPROVED 53
days
- "All American Selection" winner in 1933. The strong, upright
plants
grow 16 to 20 inches high, and produce an abundant crop of 5 to 7 inch,
straight, green, meaty pods. An excellent bean for fresh
use
or for canning!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150
seeds)
222 - TOP CROP
51
days - "All American Selection" winner in 1950. Early producer of
fine quality, medium green, straight, stringless 6 to 7 inch beans, on
strong, upright plants, that grow 18 to 24 inches. A very heavy
yielding
variety!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
150 seeds)
254 - BLUE LAKE POLE 70 days
– Straight,
stringless, dark green beans grow on tall 6- 7 foot vines. A
consistent
producer of qualtity pods. Excellent for freezing,
soups,
or canning. A favorite for generations.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150 seeds)
O254 - PKT. - 1 oz. - $2.75 - CERTIFIED
ORGANIC
237 - CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS 80-90
days
- Named after the Cherokee Indians "Trail of Tears March" in
1838,
this prolific variety has shiny jet-black seeds. Green 6" pods
with purple overlay, good for snaps and dry beans. An excellent
choice for the
historic gardener!
PKT. - 50 seeds - $2.75
251
- CLIMBING FRENCH 70 days A very tasty variety,
with
lovely lilac flowers and 4-7 inch stringless pods. A favorite variety
in
England during the 1930’s.
PKT. - 50 seeds - $2.75
220
- GENUINE CORNFIELD 70-90 days - These fine
flavored
beans are often grown in the corn fields, using the corn stalks as
poles.
The delicious pods are 5-7 inches long, and grow on vines 5-6 feet tall.
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- GOLD OF BACAU 65 days – This Romanian
favorite
will reliably produce a bumper crop of long, flat, golden colored
pods.
Always tender, the beans have a sweet and crunchy flavor that’s sure to
become a garden staple.
PKT. - 50 seeds – CERTIFIED ORGANIC - $2.75
242
- IDEAL MARKET 68 days - Dating from
1914 when
it was originally called Black Creaseback, this heavy yielder produces
crispy, stringless 5-6 inch beans. A great tasting variety
with a vigorous growth habit.
PKT.
- 50 seeds - $2.75
243
- PAINTED LADY (Phaseolus coccineus) 68
days
– This early variety will help attract hummingbirds to your garden with
its delightful scarlet and cream colored flowers. Dating back to
1827, these tasty runner-type beans should be picked when young for
best
flavor. Beautiful when grown on arbors and trellises.
PKT. - 25 seeds - $2.75
217 - RATTLESNAKE POLE BEAN 65
days
- This heirloom has unusual, dark-green pods streaked with purple. This
vigorous grower often grows to 10 feet tall, and is filled with 7 inch,
great tasting pods. Beautiful, light buff seeds splashed with
dark-brown
markings. An old favorite!
PKT. - 1½ oz. - $1.99 (approximately 100
seeds)
O217 - PKT. - 1 oz. - $2.75
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
211 - ROMANO POLE BEAN
70 days - This old reliable variety has been a favorite for
generations.
The 6 foot vines produce wide-podded beans with a distinct
flavor.
For a continuous harvest, pick the delicious, stringless beans often!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
125 seeds)
210 - SCARLET RUNNER POLE
BEAN
(Phaseolus
coccineus) 70 days - This heirloom variety was first grown in
the
1600's, but introduced to the United States in the 1800's. Large
clusters of bright red flowers abound on large, 10 foot vines. Pick the
12 inch pods when young for best flavor. A favorite of
hummingbirds!
PKT. - 1.5 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
35 seeds)
253
- SUNSET RUNNER (Phaseolus coccineus) 60
days
- An early variety with lovely salmon colored blossoms.
Will
produce a nice crop of tasty and flavorful beans all season long.
A good choice for canning or freezing.
PKT. - 25 seeds - $2.75
207 - FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA
75 days - This old variety was first introduced in 1917, and still
remains
a heavy producer of high quality beans today. The large, all
purpose
limas have pods that contain 4 to 5 fat, delicious beans!
Our
favorite lima!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
50 seeds)
209 - HENDERSON BUSH LIMA
62 days - This buttery flavored baby lima produces 3 to 4, excellent
tasting
beans per pod. A very prolific variety that has been a favorite
since
1883!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
125 seeds)
231 - JACKSON WONDER 72 days - A
bush
butter bean first introduced in 1888, that resembles FLORIDA SPECKLED
BUTTER
POLE LIMA. A very good producer of medium sized beans with dark
purple
speckles. The plants grow 15 to 30 inches, and have 3 to 5,
delicious
seeds in each pod. A good choice for hot weather!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 120
seeds)
O257
- WHITE DIXIE BABY BUTTERBEANS 65-70 days – A bush
variety that will reliably produce a heavy crop of delicious, buttery
limas.
The 12-18 inch plants have 4-5 baby beans per pod. Is able to
tolerate
light drought conditions.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99
238 - CHRISTMAS LARGE SPECKLED LIMA
75-100
days - These huge, vigorous vines deliver consistently heavy yields of
5 inch pods, even during extreme heat spells! Delicious, rich
flavor
abounds in this great variety.
PKT. – 1½ oz. - $1.99 (approximately
35 seeds)
216 - FLORIDA SPECKLED BUTTER POLE LIMA BEAN
85 days - This very popular butter bean was first introduced in the
1840's.
The tall, 10 foot vines bear pods in clusters. A wonderful buff
colored
bean with maroon speckles. Does well in hot, humid weather!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 115
seeds)
212 - KING OF THE GARDEN
POLE
LIMA 89 days -This heirloom variety was first
introduced
in 1883. The tall, 8 foot vines yield plenty of dark green, 8 inch
pods,
each holding 4-6 large beans inside. Rich, sweet flavor. A
great tasting lima that saves space in the garden!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
45 seeds)
213 - BLACK TURTLE
90 days - This old heirloom variety was first introduced in the late
1700's,
and has beautiful, jet black seeds. The hardy bush plants
are
disease and heat resistant, and are wonderful in soup!
PKT. - 1 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
100 seeds)
#O213 PKT. - 1 oz.
- $2.75
- CERTIFED ORGANIC
214 - DARK RED KIDNEY BEAN 95
days
- A great bush variety of dried bean that can be used for baking, soup
or chili! Each pod contains 5 large, red, kidney shaped beans
that
store well. A popular choice for Mexican cuisine.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99
(approximately
150 seeds)
261 - GREAT NORTHERN 65 –
90 days - A heavy yielder of “navy” type beans that dates back to
1907. The 2 foot plants produce straight, 5 inch pods with 5-6
thin, white seeds enclosed. Excellent for soups or baking.
An heirloom variety grown by the Mandan Indians.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
150 seeds)
O244 - HIDATSA SHIELD FIGURE DRY BEAN
90 days- These beautiful tan and white seeds were originally sowed by
the
Hidatsa Indians, using corn stalks as support for this high-yielding
pole
variety. This was a favorite in the Buffalo Bird Woman’s garden.
PKT. – 50 seeds – $2.75 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
260 -
HUTTERITE SOUP
BEAN 85-90 days - A
favorite bean of the Hutterites from Austria. The plump,
greenish/yellow seeds cook rapidly, rendering quickly into a delicious,
creamy white soup. A perfect choice for the busy cook who still
yearns for delicious, homemade soups.
PKT. - 35 seeds - $2.75
O245 - IRELAND CREEK ANNIE DRY BEAN 72
days
– This reliable producer dates to the 1930’s when it was grown on
Ireland
Creek Farm in British Columbia. The 2 foot bush plants bear an
early
and delicious crop. Great in soups and stews.
PKT. - 50 seeds - $2.75 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
O218 - JACOB’S CATTLE BEAN DRY
BEAN 80-100 days - A very old New England favorite
that can be used for baking or soup. A beautiful kidney shaped
white
bean that's speckled with maroon markings. A heavy yielding bush
variety!
OUT OF STOCK
O246 LINA SISCO'S BIRD EGG DRY BEAN
85
days – Brought to Missouri by covered wagon in the 1880’s, these large
tan and burgundy seeds are a great horticultural variety. This
bush-type
bean will reliably produce an excellent crop grown either as a green
shelling
or dry bean.
PKT. - 50 seeds - $2.75 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
O247 - MARFAX DRY BEAN
80-85 days – An excellent, high-yielding bush variety that produces
beautiful,
gold colored soup beans. A good choice for shorter growing
areas.
These tasty beans have been a New England favorite for generations.
PKT. 50 seeds - $2.75 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
O248 - MAYFLOWER DRY BEAN 90 days -
Brought
over in 1620 on the Mayflower, this cutshort - type pole variety offers
high yields and delicious taste, but has strings. An excellent
choice
for period gardens.
PKT. - 50 seeds – $2.75 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
227 - NAVY BEAN 85 to 100 days
-
A small, delicious, white bean that can be used in soup or for
baking.
Will not "mush up" when cooked. The 16 to 24 inch bush plants are
heavy yielding and very well adapted for the U.S.
A dependable producer of dry beans.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 175 seeds)
215
- PINTO BEAN 90 days - This bean is a popular choice
for Mexican cuisine! The half-runner type 20 inch plants produce light
tan seeds with brown speckles. May be eaten as a green, snap bean
when young. Also delicious when used as refried beans!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 125
seeds)
226
- SOLDIER BEAN 80 to 100 days - A very popular New
England
heirloom bean that dates back to pre-1800's. The 18 inch bush plants
are
drought resistant and do well even in cooler climates. The
beautiful
dry beans are white with a red-brown "eye". Excellent
flavor
for baking or soup, in addition to storing well.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately 150 seeds)
249 - TRUE RED CRANBERRY 95 days – A
Maine heirloom
that was a favorite of lumberjacks during the spring lumber
drives.
This pole-type variety has sweet, deep-red colored beans that look just
like a cranberry, but use as you would any dry bean.
PKT. - 50 seeds - $2.75
201- WREN'S EGG
63 days - An outstanding snap or shelling bean that dates back to
1825.
The slender, green, 7 inch, pods are stringless and produce a heavy
crop
all season long. A semi-runner variety preferred by many growers!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
125 seeds)
255
- AQUADULCE 85 days – This Old World variety
is
a good choice for an extra early crop. The upright, 3-3 ½
foot plants produce long pods of tasty and nutritious beans. Can
withstand the cold. Plant either in very early spring or in fall,
for a late harvest.
PKT. – 1½ oz. - $1.99 (approximately
25 seeds)
236 - WINDSOR 75 days -
An
old English variety, first introduced in 1863. Fava beans are
best
grown in the cooler spring or fall weather, as they don't do well in
hot
climates. The 6 inch pods are filled with 3 to 5 large, plump
beans
that can be used as fresh green shelled beans or dry beans. A
very
popular variety of bush bean in Europe.
PKT. – 1½ oz. - $1.99 (approximately
25 seeds)
250 - EDIBLE SOYBEAN 85-100 days - These
bushy, erect plants are loaded with tasty pods, each containing 2 to 3
oval seeds. Great used either fresh, or dried, as you would
limas.
Very high in protein and easily digestible. A sweet, delicious,
buttery
flavor!
PKT. - 1½ oz. -
$1.99 (approximately 175 seeds)
O251 - BUTTERBEANS SOY BEAN 90 days
–
The stocky, 2 foot plants will produce an abundant supply of bright
green
pods, many containing 3 large beans. A terrific choice for eating
fresh, but also great canned or frozen.
PKT. - 1 oz. - $2.75 (approximately
100 seeds) CERTIFIED ORGANIC
O262
- SHIROFUMI SOYBEAN
80-90 days - The
vigorous 3 foot vines will
produce a heavy crop of green soybeans. An excellent choice for cooking
or snacking. Rapidly becoming a favorite of many due to its good taste
and heavy yields.
PKT. - 35 seeds - $2.75 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
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